The Abstract Art Gallery
A writing gallery created by writers from around the world. From poetry to song lyrics, from essays to entire novels and short stories.
Christianity is fair game for criticism…
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Many of us feel overwhelmed when we consider how to follow Christ. We're all in for His love and grace; it's the self-denial none of us likes. But there is purpose in the denial of self, it isn't just hardship without cause. For every time we deny…
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreAs a parent, there are moments…
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Today, as I watched your rite of passage,
amidst the pomp, tradition, and pride,
I was seized by the hand of …
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreWe have been talking about saving…
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Oh, my dear Mother earth, we find ourselves in quite a bind. Once we had abundant resources, but now, those resources are harder…
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreAll kings have sovereignty over…
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What we think about Kings comes from fairy tales; that they are fictional, kind, and forbearing. However, most historical kings are portrayed as alive, cruel, and uncaring. A king is meant to be a leader, the protector of his …
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreThe snake brought sin into…
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The snake in the garden abused God's character by telling a lie in His name. But why do we judge him so harshly when every day we do the …
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreWhen you think it's too late …
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Come home, for your father is waiting!
Come home He’s been searching for you!
He’s been watching, and waiting, hoping…
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreA reminder that we are…
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When I am feeling afraid
And I think I’m alone
Because the answers…
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreThis is the Good News…
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…trembling legs, He dragged the cross to the hill where He would die. He knew He’d been abandoned. Was not surprised He’d…
By Linda Troxell
Read MoreThis was written in response …
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Oh, say, can you see by
The dawn's early light
That the false king is…
By Linda Troxell
Read More…vast cosmic circus,
A juggler tosses stars.
As Saturn stands counting heads,
To determine who is present and…
By Linda Troxell
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