I refuse to be a goat. Therefore, if anyone has need of my earthly possessions, come and take them. But is the receiving of my perishable things truly clothes and food for you? Still I will not hinder the thief. But are you a wise one? Are you able to distinguish between the perishable things … Continue reading
Piggishly Stupid
Is it too harsh to refer to men as they are? As I consider the Glory of God, and His righteousness and love. I look around me at chaos that is man. With all my vocabulary I try to form a name for what I see. In myself, there is an animal. And by display, … Continue reading
From Heaven’s Banks
What is a desert, But a place unlivable. A place where even water Is forbidden to thrive. A place where food is: Quicker than man’s hands, And acid to the stomach. A place where a man is: Destined to die, And in horrible disarray. No man passes through Such a place, Without desiring the things … Continue reading
Mr and Mrs pryde
“I feel bad about Who I am. There is something lacking in the praises to me. I am gorgeous and beautiful! Why then, do all not bow down when I arrive?” And so the flatterer was born. His Father was the Most High God. But those who raised him up were called Mr and Mrs … Continue reading
By His Grace
What is the heat of summer to me? The cold of winter cannot freeze. Winds will blow and threaten me. Calm presides my royalty. What sounds I’ve heard. Nests of little birds. Moss and bugs to me absurd. I stand my ground unnerved. At dawn I wave to light yet born. Come color me, Eternal … Continue reading
Defining Appropriate Passion
The Cobra sways so beautifully to the music of his master. The master can even reach out and pet the Cobra’s head. To its master, the deadly animal is tame. But do not think you can tame the Cobra. Do not think you can pet his head. For you will find out something about Cobras. … Continue reading
