The ignorance of man is astounding! I say that knowing that I am a man. And that I am ignorant of many things. But there is a difference between not knowing something, and knowing it for the sake of abuse. How dearly humanity loves the law of God. But we do not love it so … Continue reading
Growth in Christ (recovery from chaos)
No one sins all the time. That’s just not physically possible. Every man has a lucid moment from time to time, at least. And because of the weakness of the body, sleep must come. When you have those lucid moments, make the best of it. Search out the message of the Gospel, and do it … Continue reading
Stings and Bites
I sit here this morning, marveling at the nature of the things of God. His Holy Law is like a spiny reptile; those who desire to tame it will be stung by some unseen outcropping. His Holy Gospel is like a wily snake; those who desire to manipulate one part will be bitten by the … Continue reading
Be Faithful
No one here can say, What waits for us after passing “away”. But come the very day, We see his face we’ll know! 80 billion years will pass. What then shall we be? Tiny creatures rescued at last? I don’t think that’s very likely. We don’t work for reward. That’s true. But I know we … Continue reading
The East Fence
Snuggle up to the threshold of heaven. There make your bed and wait. Abandon the herd and wait by the East fence. Lightning will splash on green grass and the lake. But caring eternal fingers will pluck up those who wait. Eat sparsely where the grass is dry. The luscious fields that draw are a … Continue reading
Adored Distractions
How incredibly wealthy man is, in the things of distraction. And how incredibly impoverished he has become, in the knowledge of the One who is made him. For decades I was angry at man, because he was so exclusive. They spoke of tolerance and inclusion, but no matter where I turned, there was no such … Continue reading
Words From There 