February 28th

"But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us."  2 Corinthians 4:7

not that China pattern

passed down the generations

or porcelain vases brought

from far away countries

or jewelry so valuable 

that it needs to be kept

locked away and rarely worn

or heavy, bulky, blocky

antique furniture that the 

kids admit is just not them.

but clay,
dust of the earth

scooped up in your 

callused hands, cradled

gently as you shape 

us not for power,

but weakness.

not for hubris

but humility.

not for cruelty

but compassion.
not for judgement

but for justice.

not for hate

but for hope.

(c) 2025 Thom M. Shuman

Venmo: @Thom-Shuman