An Anthology of Early Spiritual Ruminations were compiled from Volumes I & II into Volume XVIII in the Spring of 2026. This volume contains my first poetic efforts where I embraced our Father God, found a Jesus who I could follow without reservation, and experienced a real connection with the Spirit within and without. These works are not religious (reflecting the institutional beliefs of a church), but are spiritual explorations into eternal ascendant living. Though I have served in many churches, spirituality has been the focus of my adult life.