While serving at a church in 2005 I began to dream about publishing an anthology of poetry written by Lutherans. After personally contacting 28 Lutheran colleges, 8 Lutheran seminaries, and almost 8,000 Lutheran congregations, the poetry submissions poured in by the hundreds, making my dream a reality. When the final deadline had passed, I had received over 1,200 poems written by pastors, professors, and dozens of everyday Lutherans from all walks of life. Selected authors range from newly discovered talent to well-known Lutheran poets and hymn writers. To hear their stories and read their poetry was a great gift to me, and I will be forever grateful for the experience. It is my hope and prayer that these poems might find a special place in your heart, and that they might be a blessing to you and your family now and for years to come." - Mark Odland, editor Mark Patrick Odland is a published poet and visual artist from Alexandria, MN. A graduate of Augustana College and Luther Seminary, Mark currently serves as pastor of outreach and new ministry development at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN. He is happily married to Rachel, and they are expecting their first child (a little girl ) in September of 2007. Mark feels a strong calling to encourage, inspire, and nourish the arts within the larger church, and believes that the creation of SIMUL - Lutheran Voices in Poetry, is simply one of many ways to help make this a reality.
Every so often, we experience a moment of incredible clarity, a moment so powerful and so real that time itself stands still. The outside world silently collapses around us, and the only thing that is real is what is right before our eyes. Whether gazing at the beauty of God?s creation, looking deep into the eyes of a lover, or praying in desperation when all seems lost, we all know these moments. We have all felt their power.In The Collapse of Time, Mark Odland exposes his soul for all to see. His poems are honest, beautiful, and above all, they are real. For when time collapses, all we are left with is the truth of the moment. And through these momentary truths, we are beckoned toward the great mystery, The Truth that will set us free. From the desert sands of Morocco to the Canals of Venice, from the misty shores of Lake Superior to his wife?s loving embrace, Mark invites you to partake in his journey of body, mind, and soul. You are invited into The Collapse of Time.
While serving at a church in 2005 I began to dream about publishing an anthology of poetry written by Lutherans. After personally contacting 28 Lutheran colleges, 8 Lutheran seminaries, and almost 8,000 Lutheran congregations, the poetry submissions poured in by the hundreds, making my dream a reality. When the final deadline had passed, I had received over 1,200 poems written by pastors, professors, and dozens of everyday Lutherans from all walks of life. Selected authors range from newly discovered talent to well-known Lutheran poets and hymn writers. To hear their stories and read their poetry was a great gift to me, and I will be forever grateful for the experience. It is my hope and prayer that these poems might find a special place in your heart, and that they might be a blessing to you and your family now and for years to come." - Mark Odland, editor Mark Patrick Odland is a published poet and visual artist from Alexandria, MN. A graduate of Augustana College and Luther Seminary, Mark currently serves as pastor of outreach and new ministry development at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Sauk Rapids, MN. He is happily married to Rachel, and they are expecting their first child (a little girl ) in September of 2007. Mark feels a strong calling to encourage, inspire, and nourish the arts within the larger church, and believes that the creation of SIMUL - Lutheran Voices in Poetry, is simply one of many ways to help make this a reality.
Every so often, we experience a moment of incredible clarity, a moment so powerful and so real that time itself stands still. The outside world silently collapses around us, and the only thing that is real is what is right before our eyes. Whether gazing at the beauty of God?s creation, looking deep into the eyes of a lover, or praying in desperation when all seems lost, we all know these moments. We have all felt their power.In The Collapse of Time, Mark Odland exposes his soul for all to see. His poems are honest, beautiful, and above all, they are real. For when time collapses, all we are left with is the truth of the moment. And through these momentary truths, we are beckoned toward the great mystery, The Truth that will set us free. From the desert sands of Morocco to the Canals of Venice, from the misty shores of Lake Superior to his wife?s loving embrace, Mark invites you to partake in his journey of body, mind, and soul. You are invited into The Collapse of Time.
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