Is Risen – v3

The words we share important,

an affirmation of God’s love

not in the past tense, static

Not rose, arose from the dead

rose from the dark cold tomb

Is risen, a living Savior,

this is what we profess

a present tense presence

Living in us, now

Living at the right hand

the new body, restored

the image of his human self

A man risen from the dead,

A Son returned to the Father

Our risen brother, our shepherd

the victor over death

We proclaim not just His rising

He is risen, then and now

Edited December 9, 2012

Edited December 9, 2012

as part of my prayers for Reverend Bob Grant

in the hospital after pacemaker surgery

&

April 28, 2008

The "mystery of faith" from the Great Thanksgiving

versus the Apostle's Creed

Walk to Emmaus

an animated conversation I had with Reverend Bob Grant

at Walk to Emmaus training

April 2008

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