Believer Poet - Faith, Inspirational and Christian Poetry of Ahrend Walters

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Believer Poet - Ahrend Walters
Inspirational Christian Poetry

Ahrend Walters after painting his Poet Shack

Ahrend Walters writes inspirational Christian poetry that takes you on a spiritual journey.

His faith poems may not be the type of poetry you've typically encountered. This is because his creativity is not typical and the mission he's dedicated his life to is far from ordinary.

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What is a Believer Poet? To answer that question you must ask two more questions. What is a believer? And what is a poet? Let us consider these questions in the context of who Ahrend Walters is and what he is about.

A Believer

A believer is someone who puts their faith in something bigger than their own understanding. This can be a firm conviction in a religious faith or merely accepting as true and genuine an opinion about something. A believer will put their trust in what they accept as truth. A believer who is also a spiritual seeker discovers some things require faith and a willingness to believe in something beyond their own understanding.

A Poet

A poet is an artist and a writer who communicates a view and vision of life as they perceive it. They may use language that is simple or complex, whimsical or profound. A poet also possesses great imaginative and expressive capabilities and a special sensitivity to written words. Poets may play with words like a musician plays notes. Poets can be clowns or prophets; some are romantics, seers or satirists.

Ahrend has teamed with biographer and Personal Historian Tom Gilbert to release his first biography!

Believer Poet: The Missions and Early Life of Ahrend R. Walters, just released! It is strongly recommended that this book be read prior to reading Ahrend’s poetry books. This book explores Ahrend’s faith, early life, struggles, and his unique approach in the world of poetry. If you want to tap into the spirit of this imperfect poet, this book is a leap into that direction.This book is an insightful look into the beautifully imperfect life Ahrend leads.

Click here for more information about Believer Poet: The Mission and Early Life of Ahrend R. Walters.

Read original poems by Ahrend Walters, including his 2008 Christmas Poems.

Ahrend wrote an insightful essay during March of 2009,about the Believer Poet Mission. Click here to read this insightful and imperfect work!

Ahrend Walters recently discovered the wonderful efforts of World Vision, an organization that supports children around the globe.

Walters now sponsors a young boy, Oggie, who lives in Zambia, Africa.

Here is an original poem by Ahrend Walters inspired by these children in need.(Note: this poem is in two columns - read left to right)

Words Of An Orphan

I'm sitting on a feeble branch
With dreams to be a blessing
From my life while hungry now
To help the children of despair
But I'm the child who's starving now
With dreams to cure diseased
I say a prayer so you may hear
It's yearning for a friend like you

so deprived and weak
which may never speak
I want to be of use
and those of abuse
for a helping hand
At A barren land
my thirsty heart in need
to help me plant the seed

The Believer Poet invites you to help this worthy cause. The Believer Poet Ministries page will tell you more. You can also log on to the special Believer Poet World Vision web page to support World Vision's work.

Ahrend Walters with gopher turtle

Ahrend Walters is a poet and creative genius. He is prolific in writing poems that take you on a deeper faith journey. He is still in his early twenties and has already published five volumes of original poetry.

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His intent is to lead you into the mystery of God's great love. Do not expect his faith poems or his Christian poetry to be merely pious words or scripture wordplay. There is something more complex in his writings. His writings can be confusing and even paradoxical. They can also resonate within your heart and stir an awakening in your soul.

The Believer Poet does not trust in his own creativity. He knows that all creative artists - all creative geniuses - are flawed. No matter how talented they are they cannot reach perfection. Perfection only exists in the One who is perfect. God has gifted Ahrend Walters with the talent to write beautiful Christian poetry. His approach is unorthodox in that he is willing to let any flaws or imperfections point to the importance of striving for perfection through the inspiration he finds in God and Jesus Christ.

His poetry is unusual because he refuses to be restricted by grammar, rhyme or convention. His words are like a spontaneous prayer. Just as in life there is great mystery and often paradox, Ahrend Walters lets his poetry speak to you through the language of the heart.

Believer Poet - Ahrend Walters Inspirational Christian Poetry

Believer Poet - Ahrend Walters
Inspirational Christian Poetry