“Expose the things that are good. Entice them with your calling. The trappings of holy brotherhood; The glory of God in man.” _________________________ He wakes with desperation, as if a bugle blew. He’d slept the sleep of flesh; that necessary portion of man. But before his eyes are cleared, the chasm of difference appears. From … Continue reading
Stealthy Christians
Take note of the animals that use cover and camouflage to move about and hunt. Notice how vulnerable they are if they are exposed. The worm is helpless without the earth to cover him. The lion hunts in vain when there is no concealment. The snake is crafty, using both. The sparrow hawk hovers above … Continue reading
The Charade of Men
Waking brings him near. The daylight testifies to him with loud and colorful words. The night, and even sleep, are times of expectation. He trains the soul to love him. Hunger for the Holy Lord erupts like a pent up volcano; no one can quench it This, in measure of the words of men, is … Continue reading
Likewise
You can not sin against God without consequences. Likewise: You cannot love God without consequences. One destroys, the other brings life. You cannot remain apart from him without experiencing death in many fashions. Likewise: You cannot be included in his love without experiencing life in many fashions. _______________________ PSALM 34 1 I will extol the … Continue reading
Broken and Naked
From Psalm 119: 122 “Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. 123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. 125 I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your … Continue reading
I Don’t Understand Why
Why do your people love good works, yet turn away from the man who gives You open praise. I don’t understand why the public proclamation of the Holy One’s name is such an abomination to the ears of Your people. I don’t understand why it is apparently an impropriety for a man to give praise … Continue reading
