Gospel Poetry invites you into the deep truths of Scripture, a love for Christ and the Gospel that saves and renews our spirits daily. Each episode will always start with a short meditation that will guide you into the poem. Follow along with each poem by finding them in the description of the episode.
Matthew Krogstad is an ex yoga instructor that was saved out of the new age by the grace of God alone.
“The Kiss Beyond Creations Reach”
Written: May 14th, Thursday, 2026
By: Matthew Krogstad
Thank you for listening to this special episode of Gospel Poetry. Matthew shares a live recording of a spoken word piece that reflects on what a true wedding ceremony ultimately points us to: the Triune love that has always existed, our rebellion against that great love, and the Redeemer’s kiss that restores our union with our Maker.
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23 Mar 2026
Meditation on Trees II
"Meditation on Trees II"
Written: March 11th, Wed, 2026
By: Matthew Krogstad
I saw a tree in winter stand,
bare branches stretched across the land.
No leaf to clothe its withered frame,
no fruit to glorify God's name.
My heart resembling this root,
for once was I, devoid of fruit.
Like a tree both cold and dry,
beneath a dark and silent sky.
No living root beneath the sod,
no rising praise that reached to God.
Though form of life might still appear,
no vital sap was bringing cheer.
No hand of mine could make it live,
no striving breath new life could give.
Till sovereign wind from heaven above,
awoke my heart to life and love.
Then grace, like hidden sap, did rise,
and faith looked up with newborn eyes.
The barren limbs began to see,
the buds of hope upon the tree.
O Gardener wise, thy work fulfill,
subdue my heart to do thy will.
Just as the once dead barren tree,
was made to bear living fruit for Thee.
Thank you for listening! If you have questions or feedback please email us at gospelpoetry@icloud.com.
24 Feb 2026
Meditation on Trees
Meditation on Trees
Written: Monday, February 13th, 2023
By: Matthew Krogstad
By testing Love, the arrow has been shot.
Revealing a sin, uncovering its spot.
Divine eyes has seen great harm,
in a comfort that glows with elegant charm.
Heavens bow upon my flesh will crush,
all its pleasures, joys, and lush.
The Infinite drawing the finite,
making the world dim, and Heaven so bright.
Will you lack peace, O my soul?
When grace is telling you to let go,
of that which many lives has stole?
This arrow's intention is not to cause pain,
but uncover the sin that which makes lame.
Are you to be discontent of such love?
Despond as it's lent from caring hands above?
Rejoice, O my soul, and entrust all to God.
Repent and with joy embrace the helping rod.
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