ALONG THE BARREN ROAD

Tag: Christian Poet

  • Light Wielder Poem About Bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth

    Light Wielder Poem About Bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Earth

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    Justin Farley

    Light WielderCrystals hang from the heavenly chandelieron the city upon the hill.Catching light and doing for the eyeswhat wind chimes do for the ears.     A rustling.     An awakening     of an ancient force     that remembers,     that yearns     with an unquenchable thirst     for transcendence     for totality     for unity     for eternity.Crystals catch the sun’s light,act like mirrors with…

  • An Outstretched Hand Poem About God’s Grace

    An Outstretched Hand Poem About God’s Grace

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    Justin Farley

    An Outstretched HandGrace waits patiently for everyonelike Charon beside the River Styx.But Grace requires no coinagefor sin’s payment has been nixed.The sound of a boulder’s rumble,louder to the soul than deafening thunder,is the receipt for the cost of transgression, paid in full.It leaves even angels still in wonderat the depth of love that bears such…

  • Planting is a Prayer Poem

    Planting is a Prayer Poem

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    Justin Farley

    Planting is a prayer. If you do it right. If you’re aware you’ve been given oversight in a chapter of a story that’s been continually expanding since the Word first spoke to the void

  • Poem About Evangelism and the Great Commission

    Poem About Evangelism and the Great Commission

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    Justin Farley

    Vessels of Love We are all vessels of love – jars filled with tealights, made to cradle your flame and bring it to the darkness. Our failure is not in missing the mark but in failing to believe we play a part in the chapters of your story. You’ve imparted more power to us than…


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My Poetry Collections

the book cover of Nature's Bounty by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about the beauty of nature with subjects on birds, plants, trees, animals, the forest, and God.
A deep poetry book about the beauty of nature and the natural world by poet Justin Farley.
the book cover of Frozen Rivers by Justin Farley— a poetry collection about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the season of winter.
Deep poems about depression and the hardships of mental illness, balanced with nature poems on the winter season by poet Justin Farley. Book 1 of the Seasons series.
a mental health poetry book about joy and nature poems on the season of spring
Inspirational poems about mental health, healing, and spring by poet Justin Farley. Book 2 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of Summer Days Sunburnt Nights by Justin Farley— a mental health poetry book about bipolar disorder and nature poems on the season of spring
Deep poems about bipolar disorder and being neurodivergent, balanced with nature poems on summer by poet Justin Farley. Book 3 of the Seasons series.
the book cover of A Voice in the Wilderness—A Chapbook of Poems About God by Justin Farley. It is a deep Christian poetry collection about contemplation, the spiritual journey, and finding grace through Jesus.
A contemplative, prayerful Christian poetry book about the spiritual journey and discovering God’s grace, mercy, and love.
the book cover of Thorns of Love by Justin Farley. It is a deep love poetry collection about sadness of breakups, divorce, and heartbreak.
A deep love poetry book about the pain of break ups and the heartbreak felt when relationships end by poet Justin Farley.