The sun rises over all humanity like the love of God for creation and all people. Jesus opened up ethical monotheism that Simeon foreshadowed in his prayer of dedication and prediction. The ethical dimension even without the monotheism is a compass for many people. Therefore the teachings of Jesus are not just for people of theistic faith. Bridge building among people with diverse perspectives is possible.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, poetically intuits God’s ultimate reversals of unfairness into justice. Luke the implied author of the Gospel of Luke understood hearts and minds. It has even been suggested by biblical scholar, Mark Reasoner, that Luke could read minds. Therefore Luke’s ability to understand Mary’s thoughts and write for her anchors her poem/song, the Magnificat in history as well as in theological story telling..

Micah was a poet-prophet who preached justice, kindness, and walking humbly with God.

Psalm 104, a stand alone poem, is an ancient affirmation of the goodness of creation. Regard for animals connects past and present.

This blog, Bit by Bit Biblical Poems, succinctly explores biblical poems that are related to contemporary religious literature such as hymns, benedictions, prayers, and statements of faith. Biblical poetry embraces the ineffable experienced in the past and present. Ancient literature can bloom anew. The motto is: Bit by bit, insights lit.”

“We Slow Down in Our Town”, a project spearheaded by Jessica Hunt and supported by the Outreach Committee and the Rockport Police Department, was featured in today’s newspaper.

This blog, Bit by Bit Biblical Poems, succinctly explores biblical poems that are related to contemporary religious literature such as hymns, benedictions, prayers, and statements of faith. Biblical poetry embraces the ineffable experienced in the past and present. Ancient literature can bloom anew. The motto is: Bit by bit, insights lit.”

Meet the new members who joined the Old Sloop on Pentecost and Epiphany

This blog, Bit by Bit Biblical Poems, succinctly explores biblical poems that are related to contemporary religious literature such as hymns, benedictions, prayers, and statements of faith. Biblical poetry embraces the ineffable experienced in the past and present. Ancient literature can bloom anew. The motto is: Bit by bit, insights lit.”

Visitors Scott & Kelley Carnachan describe their experience at the Old Sloop.