The threshold necessary to win a race depends on the endeavor of all participants. If all the contestants only render 70 percent of their potential, then the effort necessary to win is 71%. But what shall we do if it is necessary for all contestants to render 100% whether they win or lose? In short … Continue reading
The Invisible Bridge
I have found something interesting, something I have known, but not fully understood. The elders talk about it. The Deacons point toward it. The world denies it with frothing lips. It remains, however, before every child of God to encounter. The majority of our walk before Christ Jesus is spent in discovery. We cannot use … Continue reading
The amazing New Jerusalem
Please forgive me for being mathematically inept, and rather small minded. But I just did some rough mathematics on the New Jerusalem, and came away with an astounding point of view. The hotel Venetia Macau has 3000 rooms. It is a luxury hotel in China. Pretty big huh? Now let’s consider the New Jerusalem, 1225 … Continue reading
Unfair Comparison
The early Church was tested, as are we. Yes, we are all tested. But let us be reasonable and fair. The early Church was not tested by technology. They did not live in a world where what happened thousands of miles away was instantly known to all. Their focus was on what happened within the … Continue reading
Flint Feet
Will you walk with me into truth? Even a short jaunt will produce a flame. It is as if we are given feet of flint, at our acceptance of The Word. With every stride we take, among the sharp rocks of truth, our feet spark with fiery intent. Let then our feet move with dragging; … Continue reading
THE Persistent Question
A persistent question begs entrance to my soul. Light is the knock of its perfect fingers on my door. Yet knock it does, and this all day and night. Answer, O soul of mine! Answer that your choice might be known. Share with me, the question. Share an answer according to proof. Question yourself, as … Continue reading
