If a man is not fully in love with righteousness it does no good to give him a “to do list”. Sooner or later he will revert to impulsive behavior. But this idea is at the root of the gospel. If we will spend time with the Lord Jesus, he will change our earthly desires … Continue reading
The things of this world aren’t precious
The more rich, powerful, good looking, socially refined or affluent a person is, the more corrupted he is likely to be. If this is not so, then why did Jesus warns us that it is harder for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven then for a camel to go through the … Continue reading
Last Facebook post
This will be my last post on Facebook. And I would not have left one if there wasn’t good news. I have kept that blog for over 3 years and averaged 2 or 3 visitors a day. As of now there have been 62 visits today. They visited from Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Brazil and … Continue reading
What is to be lost?
He stood there with the rarest of coins in his hand at last. Years of research and bartering have finally produced fruit. Destitute and homeless he now held in his hand 7 million dollars worth of gold. For the next five years he wandered from city to city searching for some way to claw himself … Continue reading
I Set Sail
I stood on the shore. A boat with sail was there. Anxiety was upon me and I looked for escape. Into the boat I lept. With all my strength and quickness I raised the sail. With knowledge of direction I headed out. But I did not go toward Tarshish. I sailed for three miles out. … Continue reading
Deliciously bitter
Take away from before you that plate of delicious food. Though it sustains for a moment it is rotten and useless. You have been taught to teach your tongue. But your tongue has been taught in error. Place before you the things you consider bitter. Force your tongue to learn. In time you will consider … Continue reading
