Title: New Life Psalms: Poems and Praises from the Trails of a New Life
Author: Ronald Metz
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 9798891301375
Pages: 153
Genre: Poetry
Reviewer: Lily Amanda
Pacific Book Review
New Life Psalms: Poems and Praises from the Trails of a New Life, is an illuminating and hard-hitting collection of poetry by author Ronald Metz.
Here, Metz helps Christians recapture their focus on what truly matters, our faith in the Lord. Through these powerful pieces, he shares the lessons and experiences drawn from both life’s joys and its challenges. He further fleshes out the subject matter through intertwining scriptural undertones and lyrical wordplay, deepening our understanding of faith and resilience, ultimately revealing God’s infinite love and companionship.
As readers page on, the entries provide much needed comfort and reassurance to help navigate through difficulties. He also highlights God’s steadfast love, which rejuvenates and refreshes our souls, expressed through powerful words. They are enhanced by the prominent end-rhymes found throughout the anthology.
Throughout the text, a spirit of praise shines through every page, reminding us of God’s greatness, His handiwork, the rewards of serving Him, and the joy of eternal life. Fitting diction and beautiful imagery are Metz’ main strengths as is in pieces such as – Direction, Path Home and Second Place. The luminous collection will seep into your soul and will most likely bring about a kind of spiritual awakening, resulting in a transformative experience like what I encountered during my reading.
Some appear to be the poet’s silent introspection such as is in the poem, Ends, with words like “Living in strife, What a lonely life, Speeding on to a harried end. For life on the edge is a perilous cliff, With a quick and tragic end, What a change it would make to change up the pace, And find a family of friends”. Yet in other entries like Now and Evermore, an ode dedicated to the dog species, with the poet referring to them as gifts from God, a reader may be prompted to read out loud to fully grasp the meaning and intensity of the words.
From the aesthetic artwork on the cover to the book’s accessible language and sage wisdom, New Life Psalms: Poems and Praises from the Trails of a New Life, is a concise work by an author who has a distinctive style. Whether you are navigating hardships or simply looking for poetic reflections on faith, Metz’s collection offers a refreshing perspective on life’s journey with God at its center.
