Among men, mercy is first; over shadowed by the Righteousness of God. How should a summation contain more words?
Not a Single One
They assemble at dawn. Each one taking his place along the benches provided. The thickness of the wall dictates how many will assemble. There is then, a fixed limit. What do they do? They pour out wisdom mixed with mercy. If they preach, it is a quiet whisper. Let the passing crowd listen as they … Continue reading
The True War
It is not against The Righteousness of God that a man finds himself at war. The war finds itself in the battlefield of willingness. The Righteousness of God is established forever. It wars against no one. But let a man perceive the truth of life’s singular and constant war. It is waged without … Continue reading
The Single Arrow
A man has only one faith. It is not possible that he should have many. For as his faith is pointed, so the man becomes. Give an archer a single arrow. Place the target 100 yards away. Now tell him that if he does not hit the bull’s eye, you will kill him. With the … Continue reading
Pure Water
He lifts the veil, and a man sees. His hand glides through sin to lift it from the man’s face. Forgiveness comes with strength in hand. Compassion is the clothing of the Great Physician. Pride rests strong on the eyelids of the wicked. Though they try to perceive the holy things of God, their eyes … Continue reading
Be a Willing Disappointment
The letter to the Hebrews, in the New Testament, tells us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Because of the context, we often associate that great crowd with humanity. Though it is true that no man lives in complete isolation from his brother, it is also true that the great cloud … Continue reading
