Reflections on Revelation in the Time of COVID

“I had the privilege of teaching through Revelation in a restricted country. Teaching through the book to pastors who would almost certainly end up in prison (or worse) brought the book to life. Susan’s poems don’t flinch from the doubt and despair of this life but redirect our gaze to the Cross of Christ that won our freedom. I hope you will be as encouraged by this collection as I have been.”


—Rob Novak, Senior Pastor, Resurrection Presbyterian Church of San Diego





“I came to Susan’s work looking for what her poems could add to my appreciation of the book of Revelation. I was not disappointed. I now think regular poetry would be a wonderful supplement to any reading of Revelation. Poetry like this brings home the themes of the book and adds a needed depth of feeling. Susan’s creative, startling, delightful images fascinate long enough for her message to get through our natural defense of avoiding honest pain. Some selections, like “Unmasked,” are examples of the fine art that can rise out of shared suffering. The work is decidedly positive, as the themes of the gospel are never far away, finding God’s chosen response intertwined in every human need.”


—Glenn Parkinson, Pastor Emeritus, Severna Park Presbyterian Church (PCA), and author of Tapestry: The Book of Revelation and A Larger Faith: The Book of Daniel





“Susan Erikson’s best book of poetry thus far! I particularly like the poems ‘The Digger’ and ‘The Holy War.’ Every pastor or teacher of the Bible ought to have a copy of this insightful book!”


—S. Louise Chestnut, Section Violist, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Instrumental Accompanist, Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church





“The author creatively expresses the practical message of Revelation, a book which offers us needed hope during troubled times. These poems are word pictures of truth which express powerful human emotions. We especially enjoyed ‘Sardis,’ ‘The Stumbling Church,’ and ‘Unmasked.’”


—James R. Newheiser, Associate Professor of Christian Counseling and Pastoral Theology, Director of the Christian Counseling Program, Biblical Counseling Coalition, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina


—Caroline Newheiser, Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Bible Counseling Coalition





“I read Susan Erikson’s book three times. The author uses the effectiveness of poetry to untangle current chaos in such scope and depth. It is so timely for me.”


—Faming Xu, Friend and Prayer Partner





“Reflections on Revelation reminds us that our sin poses a greater danger than any virus. No matter how many precautions we take, all of them pale in comparison to our need for salvation and the promises that God makes to all who trust in Christ. May this collection of poems encourage and strengthen your faith.”


—Noah Michael Fate-Cloud, Bible college graduate and seminary student, Knox Theological Seminary