As Christ Loved the Church: A Poem
Book updates and new ways to support my work!
Hello again, dear reader.
Today I’m excited to share a few updates, a poem, and a new way you can support my work!
- My website is now live! Check it out and let me know what you think. I'm excited for there to be a central place people can learn about my work. www.drewchancey.com
- On November 12th at 6 p.m. CST, I'll be the guest on the Ancient Faith live call-in show Everyday Orthodox hosted by Elissa Bjeletich Davis. I'm excited to visit with Elissa about Goodnight, Child of God and to tell a little of my story.
- I’ll send an update soon announcing the release date for Goodnight, Child of God! Stay tuned.
“O Lord Save Thy People”
Yesterday, in the Orthodox Church, we celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Life-Giving Cross. I had planned to continue the series of poems about Saint George but found myself meditating on some of the elements of the feast and decided to write today’s poem instead.
The way of the Cross is the path on which Christ grants life to the world and on which we lose our life to find it transfigured. God grants us strength, arming us with the power of the Cross as we journey towards becoming ever more like Christ. One of the greatest opportunities to seek this path of humility and love is in the communion of marriage. With the Cross as my aid, I pray I will live out my calling as a husband and father, serving as an icon of Christ and a testament of God’s sacrificial love.
As Christ loved the Church: A Poem
Adorn yourself with martyr crown Let suffering now trickle down First lost, then sought and found True life and love in bridal gown Ascend upon the hill of time Bear her cross with mercy kind Trial and joys forever bind Together everlasting light to find
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With gratitude,
Drew Chancey
Learn more about the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14, Feast of the Holy Cross | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
For Kids: Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Orthodox Pebbles
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Music Recommendation
If you’ve never listened to the Arcadian Wild, I’d highly recommend checking them out. This song is one of my current favorites. Enjoy!
Beautiful poem Drew! I do a good bit of marriage counseling and look forward to sharing this with some of my clients. Thank you for posting it.