August 19, 2007 Sermon delivered by Dan Schiel
taken from: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
The illustration and poetry below were created to accompany
with this week’s sermon.
Illustration by Grace Ellen Schiel
The raw presence of God,
too much for us to look upon
until settled in a man.
The dark was conquered
by love-blazing fire;
death became a tool of love
and blood the bleach.
The cross; love was his meaning.
We live in the sweep of it,
remembering how he took
cool water, a towel for our feet;
understanding the way of love
the more you’re given,
the more will be required.
This all-surrounding grace;
this need to dance,
this need to kneel.
This mystery; the love of God.
DAS
Author Profile: Born and raised in Montgomery County, Texas, Pastor Dan Schiel was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at age 20 and has served as pastor in independent churches for over forty years. He is the founding pastor of Christ Church (founded 1977). 