Christian

The Outlaw

Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root The Outlaw The cross is cocked and loaded the hammer pulled back full Nails in the chamber ready to pierce me slow Trigger finger getting itchy The safety can no longer… Read More ›

Le Me See

Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Le Me See Let the light in cause I can’t see Darkened sight is blinding me Feeling sluggish, Let me go Demon hands are getting close King’s ransom to save my… Read More ›

I Am the Light

Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root I Am the Light I am lambent life breath Breathed into all creation The light of men and the dreams of the saints The Lucidity of open mindedness The outstretched arm… Read More ›

I Am Darkness

Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root I Am Darkness I creep quietly into your mind The ink splotch in your cerebellum Numbing the light sensory of your thought And in your brainstem inject my venom I strangle… Read More ›

Passing the Plate

Excerpt from “CrossRhodes” by Author Lindsey F. Rhodes Passing the Plate Dressed to the nines in the finest attire Belted out spirituals to take you higher Jumping and stomping until you perspire Singing a sing-a-long with the choir Giving testimonials… Read More ›

Holiness

Excerpt from “Pressing On” by Author Billy Charles Root Holiness God does not snicker at our little jokes or laugh at the falling and tripping of others. He doesn’t get wasted for a good time or to escape the harsh… Read More ›