In honor of Pentecost, from my newest book, Beyond Easter: Ascension and Pentecost, “Knowing You, Holy Spirit”
With flaming tongues You anointed them
Your disciples, witnesses, that Pentecost day.
Like sheep abandoned, with no shepherd, no hope
They huddled, discouraged, in a hidden room
Wondering, bewildered, feeling so alone
After Christ’s ascension to His heavenly home
He promised a Comforter would come one day
They needed that miracle You brought, as do we.
Like a wind, fresh-blowing,…..
Wrote a book yesterday for children, using illustrations found on line. Title “The Story of Pentecost.” Here’s the text: “Many followers of Jesus were gathered in a room, praying. This was soon after Jesus was crucified.They were amazed that He had risen from the dead. They knew it was true. They had seen him and eaten with him, and he had taught them many things. They were missing him. But they had a job to do. He told them to…..