As one who walks in the light of faith, I often find myself reflecting on the profound identity we share as believers. We are not isolated wanderers in a vast world, but kin bound by an ancient promise, a divine family woven together through trust in God’s unchanging word. Faith is the thread that connects…
Author: Tekna Truth
Words That Reveal Us: A Case for Unrestricted Speech
I’ve always believed that the truest measure of a society isn’t in its laws or its leaders, but in how it treats the raw, unfiltered voices of its people. Free speech, in all its messy glory, isn’t just a right. It’s a mirror. It lets us peer into the human heart, where the real stories…
A Slant of Light in Shadow’s Hold
A Cry from Stone – the Heart’s own Cave –Where Fear’s sharp Teeth – do gnaw and rave –Beneath His Wings – a Refuge sweet –Till Storm’s fierce Roar – shall find retreat – The Lions prowl – their Tongues like Swords –Yet Heaven sends – its faithful Words –A Love that soars – to…
Psalm 57: A Steadfast Heart in the Shadow of His Wings
For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A miktam of David. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wingsuntil the disaster has passed. 2…
A Slant of Fear’s Undoing
The Heart in Chase – by Shadows torn –Its Foes pursue – with ceaseless Scorn –Yet Trust ascends – a quiet Flame –To name the Name – that Fear would claim – A Bottle holds – each falling Tear –No Sorrow lost – to Heaven’s Ear –The Book records – each Tossing Night –And knits…
Psalm 56: A Song of Trust in the Light of Life
Psalm 56 (NIV) 1 Be merciful to me, my God,for my enemies are in hot pursuit;all day long they press their attack.2 My adversaries pursue me all day long;in their pride many are attacking me.3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.4 In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and…
A Dove’s Flight to Rest
A Cry ascends—through Storm and Strife—My Heart in Anguish—torn—The Wicked weave their Words of Knife—Yet God—He hears—my Morn. Betrayal stings—its Smooth Disguise—A Friend—once Dear—now Foe—His Words like Butter—hide the Lies—But God—His Truth—I know. Oh, for the Wings—of Dove—to soar—Above the Tempest’s Roar—To find my Rest—on Distant Shore—Where Peace shall reign—once more. I cast my Cares—on…
Cast Your Cares: A Journey Through Psalm 55
Psalm 55 (NIV) 1 Listen to my prayer, O God,do not ignore my plea;2 hear me and answer me.My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught3 because of what my enemy is saying,because of the threats of the wicked;for they bring down suffering on meand assail me in their anger. 4 My heart is in…
The Name That Saves
A Cry ascends — through desert Air —A Heart pursued — by Foes unfair —Yet God’s great Name — a Tower strong —Sustains the Soul — through all Life’s Wrong — The Ziphites scheme — their Tongues betray —But God attends — He hears the Pray’r —His Might shall rise — to Vindicate —The Faithful…
Psalm 54: A Cry Heard, A Heart Sustained (NIV)
Psalm 54: A Cry Heard, A Heart Sustained (NIV) For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” 1 Save me, O God, by your name;vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God;listen to the…