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.

A new book about Ahrend Walters is being written by Tom Gilbert. Read about an experience they shared that includes an old church in Mississippi and some interesting photographs. It's a story that has something to do with angels. Go here for more.

Ahrend has teamed with biographer and Personal Historian Tom Gilbert to release his first biography “Believer Poet: The Early Life & Mission of Ahrend R. Walters”. This book is an insightful look into the beautifully imperfect life Ahrend leads. Click here for more information about Believer Poet: The Life and Mission Of Ahrend R. Walters.

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)

Now available The Intrigue of an Imperfect Beauty More on Ahrend Walters Poetry here

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.