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Book of My Poetry

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In the book of First Corinthians, the Apostle Paul tells us of seeing only a dim reflection of Jesus in this life. But then he gives us the hope that one day we will see Him face to face. Then Paul speaks of three traveling companions who will accompany us until then Their names are, Faith, Hope and Love.
This collection of poems which I have titled, “The Second Mile – On the road that leads us Home” is divided into three sections named after those friends, I call them, Morning Pathways of Faith: High-Noon Highways of Hope and The Evening Road to Love. At the end of each section, you will find a page open for you to add your own thoughts about where you are on your journey with Jesus. I pray that you will be encouraged, strengthened, and blessed as you make your way along this poetic roadmap to the home of God’s great and amazing love!

Here is just a tidbit from the collection which I hope you may enjoy as you sit down with a hot cup of coffee or tea and begin your morning. Have a blessed day all.

He Still Calls

In the mockingbird’s melody
And the rain when it falls 
Or alone in night seasons
Behind our four walls

He comes and He speaks
And He knocks at our door
Then calls out our name
Just as He’s done before

For Children who listen
He has treasures in store
To those who awaken
And answer, “My Lord!

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 1 Samuel 3:10 KJV

He Still Calls
By Peter Caligiuri
copyright 2023 all rights reserved

And For the Road Ahead

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Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go,
    for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8 ESV

Our God who lit the sun on fire
Who stirs the wrath of hurricanes
Also made the joyful child
Eager to see dawn’s flames

For When our hearts feel cold and dead
In joy our God prepared
A day when stones roll back from tombs
And for the road ahead


And for the Road Ahead
by Peter Caligiuri
Copyright © 2023 all rights reserved.

Honestly Following Jesus

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And Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the blind man said to Him, “Rabbi let me recover my sight.” And Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him on the way.   Mark 10:51 ESV

Some of us might feel we need some kind of special mysterious experience to understand God. But Jesus always made things very simple for people. Out of all the thousands of people in the crowd that day it is amazing that only this one blind man named Bartimaeus could see clearly. When he heard that Jesus was coming his way, he believed that God was really interested in his problem. Then Bartimaeus began to shout as loud as he could asking Jesus to have mercy on him. The people around him told him to quiet down. They didn’t believe that Jesus would be interested in helping somebody like Bartimaeus.

But the good news for Bartimaeus and for us is that Jesus is interested in everyone. He had not walked up the street where Bartimaeus was sitting by accident. Just like Bartimaeus all you and I have to do is believe he cares and ask for His help no matter what anyone else say. Then just like Bartimaeus we will discover that God is passing by today because He loves us and sent Jesus for anyone ready to be honest and who are willing to follow Him!

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