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Inspirational verse submitted by readers.

Student : I've long wanted to be here but didn't make it before. The usual reasons: not ready, other commitments, no funds.

True body

Jesus had a body! He proved it wasn't mortal or material— he walked on water. He proved it was the embodiment of Godlike, spiritual qualities— he walked, unseen, through an angry crowd.

Inside, or outside?

We must be "a doorkeeper in the house of [our] God.

There's really no night there

When nights seem dark and endless, Restless, sleepless, Fraught with fear and worldly care, I turn to God and hear an angel message say: "Awake, arise, watch and pray. " The clear shining of divine Love's light Reveals God's gentleness and might.

Peter's lesson

Jesus had told him, hadn't he? You will betray me— Before two cockcrows—times three. And so he did— He hid, He lied, He denied.

Creation's open secret

What but Love could be the source of being the cause of creation the author of infinity, taking delight in intelligence, beauty, and joy? What but Love could encircle its universe with warmth and tenderness, cherishing each idea with powerful blessing, knowing and feeling "You are all mine!" What but Love could love life enough to unfold it forever?

She was there for me

She was there for me. In a dark moment, perhaps one of my darkest, she was there for me.

Lecture symphony

Composer of the music— God, the great I am. Creator, cause, and origin, majestic Mind of man.

Song of Spirit

For many dark days it seemed I was alone; afraid and sad, I thought I'd lost my way. But God never leaves the scene.

The Mind of man

"Oh that I knew where I might find him," Job 23:3. cried Job of Old Testament days.