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Swallowed and TransfiguredThe Contemplative Act Whereby Ezekiel Partook of the Scroll of Woeand Discovered the Hidden Sweetness of Union with the Divine Will by Debbie Harris

15 Sunday Feb 2026

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Ezekiel 2:9–10
Then I looked, and behold, a hand was extended to me; and behold, a scroll of a book was in it. When He spread it out before me, it was written on the front and back, and written on it were lamentations, mourning, and woe.

Ezekiel 3:1–3
And He said to me, “Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and He fed me this scroll. He said to me, “Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth.

Ezekiel 3:14
So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away; and I went embittered in the rage of my spirit, and the hand of the Lord was strong on me.

No gentle volume offered to the hand,
No silken page to turn with measured care:
A scroll unfurled in flame, on either hand
Lamentation, mourning, woe laid bare.

“Son of man,” the voice resounds through bone,
“Eat what lies before thee—fill thy frame.
Devour the writing, leave no line unshown,
Make judgment’s ink the substance of thy name.”

I parted lips as one who meets his fate,
And took the roll entire upon my tongue;
The taste of honey flooded palate, throat,
While gall of sorrow pressed where breath is sung.

Yet sweeter grew the sweetness as I chewed—
Not honey stolen from the summer comb,
But honey born of perfect will subdued,
Of love that wounds to heal the heart’s deep home.

O mystery of eating strange and deep!
The Word descends not to the outward ear,
But deeper, past the tongue’s dividing keep,
Into the belly’s cavern dark and sheer.

There in the crypt of self the scroll dissolves,
Its bitter script transmuted into light;
What once was woe the inner furnace solves,
And turns to sweetness burning through the night.

No longer separate, the man and message blend—
The prophet is the lament he must bear;
His sinews bear the weight that God would send,
His breath the very sigh of heaven’s prayer.

Thus swallowed whole, the soul is lifted high,
Transfigured in the act of full consent;
The hidden sweetness blooms where tears once lie,
And union with the Will is sacrament.

Let others skim the surface of the page,
Debate its edges, quote its phrases bright:
The true disciple enters that fierce stage
Where eating is the only way to sight.

For God requires not admirers mild,
Nor connoisseurs of sacred text and lore—
He seeks the one whose inmost self is styled
By every syllable the scroll once bore.

So eat, O pilgrim, let the honey stay,
Though sorrow churn the stomach in its course;
The Word, once taken in, will never stray—
It is the life, the way, the very source.

Classical/Rhymed:In the Sin-Sick World, Write On: Christ-Centered Poets Bearing Jeweled Verses of Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Malachite, Rhodochrosite—Treasured by Father,Son, and Holy Spirit by Debbie Harris

14 Saturday Feb 2026

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The poem “In the Sin-Sick World, Write On: Christ-Centered Poets Bearing Jeweled Verses of Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Malachite, Rhodochrosite—Treasured by Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” is a concise yet uplifting devotional work in classical rhymed form.

In five quatrain stanzas (plus a resolving couplet), it uses ABAB rhyme and iambic tetrameter/pentameter to create a hymn-like rhythm.

It begins by posing the central question: In a broken, “sin-sick world” full of darkness and weariness, is there still space for Christ-centered poets and their sacred verses?

The answer is a resounding yes. The poet’s heart overflows with symbolic “gems” mined from Scripture—diamonds of purity and clarity, rubies of passionate fire, emeralds of piercing hope, malachite of steadfast endurance through storms, and rhodochrosite of tender, rose-like mercy. These represent every kind of poetry drawn from “God’s magnificent words,” treasured eternally.

Even if earthly doors close or the world rejects such work, the true audience is the Blessed Trinity—Father (who spoke light into being), Son (the living Word incarnate), and Spirit (who breathes life into the lifeless). Heaven’s courts weigh and delight in every line offered upward.

In this sin-sick world, where darkness reigns,
And weary hearts grow faint beneath the load,
Is there still room for poets’ sacred strains—
Christ-centered voices on the narrow road?

Hearts brimming full with diamonds pure and bright,
With rubies fierce in passion’s holy flame,
Emeralds of hope that pierce the endless night,
Malachite steadfast through the tempests’ claim,
Rhodochrosite, rose-tender mercy’s grace—
Gems of poetry in every hue and kind,
Drawn from the treasury of God’s own face,
His magnificent words, forever enshrined.

Yes, there is still a place! The page lies wide,
Journals unfold like empty tombs at dawn,
The hungry seek the light you hold inside,
And weary souls find breath when hope is drawn.

Yet even if the world should turn away,
And doors be barred against the songs we sing,
My audience endures through night and day—
Our blessed Trinity, eternal King:
The Father who first spoke the light to be,
The Son, the living Word in flesh arrayed,
The Spirit breathing life where none could see—
In heaven’s courts, your every line is weighed.

So poets of the Holy Bible, stand!
Arise and write, let verses freely flow.
Each jewel offered upward by your hand
Shines undimmed in the courts where glories grow.

The darkness cannot quench this radiant fire;
Hope gleams eternal, polished, set in light.
Your words are treasured, lifted ever higher—
Write on, dear poet, in His pure delight!

O Silent Snow, Preach Thy Mercy: Though Our Sins Were Scarlet, They Are Now White as Thou by Debbie Harris

25 Sunday Jan 2026

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Come now, and let us reason, saith the Lord on high,
Though your sins be as scarlet, red as deepest dye,
They shall be made as white as snow that softly falls,
A mantle pure descending where the mercy calls.

See how the heavens open in a silent stream,
Each flake a perfect hexagon, a crystalline dream,
Six rays of fragile splendor branching out in grace,
No two the same, yet every one in beauty’s place.

The air grows sharp and silver, biting yet so clean,
A scent of frost and pine where winter’s breath is seen,
It fills the lungs with crispness, scours the heart of care,
And leaves the spirit lifted in the chill, pure air.

Upon the skin it settles, cool as whispered peace,
A velvet kiss that numbs the ache, bids sorrows cease,
Then melts to tiny rivers tracing paths of light,
Like tears of absolution in the winter night.

The world lies hushed beneath this drifting, weightless veil,
Footsteps muffled softly, every sound grown pale,
The scarlet stains of yesterday now buried deep,
In drifts of endless whiteness, where no guilt may creep.

Intricate the snowflake gleams beneath the moon’s soft gaze,
A lacework forged in silence through celestial ways,
Yet vast the promise echoes: though your guilt was red,
Behold—the soul made whiter than the snow instead.

So let this beauty preach its quiet, wordless lore,
Forgiveness falling steady, covering evermore,
Till every heart, once burdened, stands redeemed and free,
As white as snow, as boundless as eternity.

A Royal Vow: That Our Fervent, Unceasing Pursuit as Those Redeemed by Royal Blood Shall Magnify and Crown Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with Endless Glory by Debbie Harris

18 Sunday Jan 2026

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In royal robes of grace, we stand redeemed,
Crowned heirs by blood that flowed from Calvary’s tree,
Once lost in shadow, now in light supreme,
Awakened souls set fervently to be
A living flame, a chase without a cease,
Pursuing Him who first pursued our heart—
With passion fierce, through storm and through sweet peace,
We run the race, nor ever shall depart. 

No fleeting whim, this fire that burns within,
But holy zeal, kindled by heaven’s breath,
To magnify the King who conquered sin,
And draw all eyes to His victorious death. 

May every step, each word, each prayer we raise,
Crown Him with glory through our endless days.

God’s Perfect Breath: The Eternal Scripture That Saves from Sin and Hell by Debbie Harris

18 Saturday Oct 2025

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Summary of the Poem: “God’s Perfect Breath: The Eternal Scripture That Saves from Sin and Hell”

The poem, inspired by Romans 15:4, Hebrews 4:12, and Psalm 119:89, 105, 130, 160 (KJV), celebrates the divine power, inerrancy, and perfection of Scripture as God’s living Word. It opens with Romans 15:4’s emphasis on Scripture’s role in providing learning, comfort, and hope, portraying it as a beacon that sustains faith. Psalm 119’s imagery—God’s Word as an eternal, settled truth, a lamp, and a light of understanding—underscores its flawless, guiding nature. Described as God’s very breath, the Scriptures are inerrant, radiant, and eternal, offering a perfect map to salvation. Hebrews 4:12’s depiction of the Word as a two-edged sword highlights its ability to pierce sin, expose Satan’s deceit, and shatter the chains of guilt, protecting souls from hell. The poem traces the biblical narrative from Eden to Calvary, where Christ’s sacrifice offers the ultimate gift of salvation, universally available (“for all to claim”). Through vivid imagery, it presents Scripture as a living, transformative force—a shield against evil, a fire to warm hearts, and a star guiding humanity to eternal life. The poem, spanning 56 lines across eight stanzas, concludes with a call to embrace this flawless Word, which redeems all from sin and Satan’s lies, lifting them to divine hope and light.

Romans 15:4 (KJV):

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.


Hebrews 4:12 (KJV): For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Psalm 119:89 KJV: For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.


Psalm 119:105 KJV: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.


Psalm 119:130 KJV: The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.


Psalm 119:160 KJV: Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

Romans 15:4 KJV: “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
Hebrews 4:12 KJV: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Psalm 119:89 KJV: “For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven.”
Psalm 119:105 KJV: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:130 KJV: “The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”
Psalm 119:160 KJV: “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”

In Romans’ light, where hope takes flight,
Fifteen and four, a beacon bright.
The Scriptures, writ for learning’s gain,
Bestow through grace a hope sustained.
Through ancient words, the Spirit sings,
Of comfort born on sacred wings,
A Word divine, so pure, so sure,
Its truth eternal shall endure.

This Word, as Psalms proclaim with awe,
God’s settled truth, His holy law.
Forever fixed in Heaven’s frame,
Its inerrant voice shall never wane.
A lamp to guide through darkest night,
It shines as truth, as Heaven’s light,
From simple hearts to sages wise,
It opens truth to seeking eyes.

God’s breath it is, alive, divine,
Its perfect will through ages shine.
Inerrant, flawless, without stain,
Its every truth shall e’er remain.
No error dims its radiant glow,
No fault can shake the grace it shows.
From Heaven’s throne, it came to earth,
God’s holy Word, of boundless worth.

O living Word, so sharp, so keen,
As Hebrews sings in truth serene.
A two-edged sword, it cuts through lies,
Divides the soul, exposes guise.
It pierces deep where sin takes hold,
Reveals the heart, both young and old.
No secret hides from its pure light,
It shatters gloom with Heaven’s might.

Satan’s deceit, that cunning snare,
Dissolves beneath its holy glare.
The serpent’s lies, so sly, so fell,
Cannot withstand this truth that swells.
From Eden’s fall to hell’s dark gate,
The Word unmasks the devil’s hate.
It guards the soul from sin’s cruel chain,
And breaks the bonds of guilt and pain.

O glorious beauty, rich, profound,
In every verse, God’s voice is found.
Its pages gleam with mercy’s art,
A perfect map to heal the heart.
From Sinai’s stone to Calvary’s cross,
It counts all gain as worldly loss.
The story of a Savior’s blood,
That cleanses sin in love’s great flood.

This Word, unerring, stands supreme,
God’s perfect truth, salvation’s theme.
It speaks of Christ, the Lamb who died,
Who bore our shame, was crucified.
Through Him, the gift of grace is given,
To save from hell, to open Heaven.
No greater love could e’er be known,
Than Christ, who claims us as His own.

In every line, God’s breath resounds,
A living stream on holy grounds.
It quenches thirst, it calms the storm,
Restores the soul, makes whole, transforms.
No power of hell can stand its might,
No darkness dims its radiant light.
It calls the lost, it sets them free,
And writes their names for eternity.

From Genesis to Heaven’s shore,
The Word endures forevermore.
Its perfect truth, a guiding star,
Proclaims God’s love both near and far.
Through trials fierce, it stands unmoved,
Its inerrant voice by God approved.
A shield against the tempter’s art,
A fire to warm the coldest heart.

O saints, arise, this Word embrace,
Its flawless truth redeems the race.
From sin’s dark grip, from Satan’s lie,
It lifts them to the throne on high.
In Romans’ hope, in Hebrews’ might,
They find their strength, their peace, their light.
God’s perfect Word, His breath divine,
Salvation’s gift—for all to claim.

Jesus Christ, Our Hope Beyond The Veil by Debbie Harris

01 Monday Sep 2025

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The poem draws from 2 Corinthians 4:18, emphasizing a Christ-centered focus on eternal realities over fleeting earthly things. It portrays the world’s temporary allure as fragile and fading, contrasting it with the enduring, unseen glory of Jesus Christ. Through vivid imagery, the poem highlights Christ’s eternal kingdom, His sacrificial love, and His unchanging presence as the anchor of faith. It invites believers to fix their gaze on Jesus, the crucified and risen Savior, whose grace and truth shine beyond the temporal veil, offering hope and eternal life.

Beyond the veil of earthly sight,
Where fleeting shadows dim the light,
We fix our gaze on Christ alone,
The King eternal, God’s own Son.

The world’s frail charms, though bright they seem,
Are but a breath, a passing dream.
Its treasures fade, its glories cease,
But Christ endures, our Prince of Peace.

Unseen, yet real, His kingdom stands,
Its truth upheld by nail-scarred hands.
His love, a fire that never wanes,
Outshines the stars, forever reigns.

In Him, the unseen becomes our home,
Through faith we see where angels roam.
No temporal veil can hide His face,
His cross our anchor, His heart our place.

O Christ, our hope, exquisite, true,
Your boundless grace comes shining through.
Eternal Lord, our eyes abide,
On You, the Life, the Crucified.

The Glorious Return of the Faithful and True: Sovereign Christ, Crowned in Eternal Majesty by Debbie Harris

05 Tuesday Aug 2025

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The poem, titled “The Glorious Return of the Faithful and True: Sovereign Christ, Crowned in Eternal Majesty”, vividly portrays the triumphant return of Jesus Christ as described in Revelation 19:11-16. It presents Christ as the majestic rider on a white horse, embodying divine authority, righteousness, and victory. Key imagery includes His fiery eyes that pierce all darkness, a blood-dipped robe symbolizing His sacrifice, a mysterious name known only to Himself, and a sharp sword from His mouth representing the power of His word. The poem depicts Christ leading heaven’s armies, treading the winepress of divine judgment, and reigning as the eternal King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The tone is regal and reverent, emphasizing His justice, mercy, and unassailable sovereignty, with vivid descriptions of His glory and the ultimate triumph over evil. The poem concludes with a call for all to bow before His eternal reign, capturing the awe-inspiring vision of Christ’s return.

From heavens rent, the skies unfold,
A vision gleams, eternal, bold.
Upon a steed, white as the morn,
The King of Kings in might is born.

His eyes, like flames, burn through the night,
No sin can hide from piercing light.
With righteous gaze, He sees all truth,
His judgment swift, His verdict sooth.

His robe, dipped red with sacred cost,
Bears witness to the blood He lost.
The Faithful One, the Word divine,
His victory shines through endless time.

A name He bears, known but to Him,
A mystery veiled where angels hymn.
Yet crowns on crowns His head adorn,
The Lord of Lords, forever sworn.

His charger treads where darkness falls,
Its thunder shakes the ancient walls.
No earthly throne could bear His reign,
For He is truth, and none shall wane.

From His mouth springs a sword of might,
Its edge divides the wrong from right.
He treads the winepress, fierce and just,
And evil’s pride returns to dust.

Behind Him ride the hosts of heaven,
In linen white, their sins forgiven.
No weapon drawn, yet they prevail,
For Christ alone shall never fail.

O Sovereign Lord, whose rule is sure,
Whose mercy makes the broken pure,
Your name alone makes shadows flee,
Your kingdom stands eternally.

King of Kings, with glory bright,
Your voice resounds through endless light.
Lord of Lords, all powers confess,
Your reign shall know no end, no less.

Ride forth, O Christ, in splendor grand,
The scepter firm within Your hand.
All knees shall bow, all hearts shall sing,
To You, the everlasting King.

Humble Emissary of the Sovereign Christ, Bearing the Regal Mantle of His Redemptive Mission by Debbie Harris

30 Wednesday Jul 2025

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In the courts of the Sovereign, where glory resides,
The humble emissary in meekness abides.
No scepter they seek, no throne of their own,
Yet Christ, the High King, calls them near to His throne.

The last shall be first, in His Kingdom’s decree,
Their mantle of grace shines for all to see.
With redemption’s sweet message, they carry His word,
Their privilege resounds where His voice is heard.

Appointed as heralds, their calling is grand,
To bear His great love to a sin-weary land.
The Sovereign’s own mission, their hearts now embrace,
Entrusted with glory, they run in His race.

Though lowly their steps, through the dust and the strife,
They’re crowned with His purpose, His light, and His life.
The last shall be first, in His courts they will stand,
Emissaries of Christ, with His love in their hand.

Sonnet: Triumphant Praise by Debbie Harris

25 Friday Jul 2025

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The sonnet Triumphant Praise, inspired by Psalm 71:8, celebrates unwavering devotion and exultation of divine glory. It portrays the speaker’s ceaseless praise through vivid imagery: lips as a fountain, morning rays, starry crowns, blazing glory, thundering mountains, roaring oceans, and a radiant throne. The poem conveys a victorious spirit, depicting God’s splendor, strength, and mercy as eternal and unshakable. Each stanza emphasizes continuous worship, with the speaker’s heart and tongue proclaiming divine majesty all day, culminating in reverence for a glorious, loving King.

“My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.” (Psalm 71:8, NIV)

My lips, a fountain, pour thy boundless praise,
Thy splendor gleams where morning’s rays ignite,
A crown of stars adorns thy holy ways,
Thy glory blazes through the veil of night.

From mountain peaks to valleys deep and wide,
Thy name resounds in thunder’s mighty call,
The oceans roar, their waves thy strength abide,
Thy mercy lifts the weary from their fall.

Each dawn I sing, my heart a victor’s flame,
No shadow dims the radiance of thy throne,
The heavens shout, exalting thy great name,
Thy love, a fortress, carved in living stone.

All day my tongue thy majesty shall trace,
O King of glory, robed in endless grace.

Celestial Anthem to the Divine Savior, King Enthroned in Glory, Who Rescues Souls from the Fires of Perdition’s Wail by Debbie Harris

16 Monday Jun 2025

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The poem is a majestic and reverent ode to Jesus Christ, celebrated as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. It exalts His divine authority, eternal glory, and redemptive power. Christ is depicted as a sovereign ruler, enthroned in radiant light, whose love and sacrifice redeem souls from the anguish of hell, specifically referenced as “hell’s unyielding screams” or “perdition’s wail.” Key themes include:

  • Divine Majesty: Christ’s Name and presence surpass all creation, commanding stars and angels in a cosmic symphony of praise.
  • Redemption: His sacred blood and wounds serve as the means to save humanity, restoring hope and breaking the chains of death and sin.
  • Holy Triumph: As a conquering Savior, He storms the grave, silencing hell’s torments and securing eternal victory.
  • Universal Worship: Saints and seraphim unite in eternal adoration, lauding Christ’s boundless love and everlasting reign.

O Jesus Christ, the Name that rends the veil,
King of Kings, whose glory shall not fail.
Lord of Lords, with scepter forged in light,
Thy sovereign love dispels the endless night.

From heavens’ throne, Thy royal gaze descends,
Redeeming souls where mercy’s hope transcends.
Saving souls from hell’s unyielding screams,
Thy sacred blood restores their shattered dreams.

Majestic Savior, robed in dawn’s embrace,
Thy voice commands the stars to sing Thy grace.
Each wound Thou bore, a gate to life divine,
Each drop of blood, a jewel that e’er shall shine.

Exquisite holiness, Thy Name we laud,
The Word made flesh, the everlasting God.
Seraphic hosts in ceaseless anthems cry,
Their golden harps exalt Thy reign on high.

O Conquering Lord, who stormed the grave’s domain,
Thy boundless love has broken every chain.
Through endless ages, saints and angels sing,
All praise to Christ, our everlasting King.