The Bride


The new bride came home to her new home! She said a quick “Thank you and I love you” to her new husband. Then she went about adoring the walls and furniture, ceiling and floor.   Not a problem you say. That was the last time she paid serious attention to her husband.   She … Continue reading →

Ancient Obscurity 


What is ancient? If something is ancient is it useless? If a people are considered ancient are they also useless? This generation: Enjoys peanut butter, Knows nothing about the personal life of George Washington Carver.  (or the Aztecs for that matter.) Enjoys peaceful civility, Knows nothing about Moses.   Has a firestorm of social trouble, … Continue reading →

Freedom À la Violence 


“Wherefore, if you see another sin openly or commit a serious crime, do not consider yourself better, for you do not know how long you can remain in good estate. All men are frail, but you must admit that none is more frail than yourself.” Thomas à Kempis                … Continue reading →

Christian Superstitions


Countless people were crucified in the days of the Romans. The people of that day understood the meaning of a cross.   The cross without the living Christ is no different than a shadow.   The symbol itself has no power at all except to generate fear, superstition, and death.   It is the living … Continue reading →

When “Impossible” Arrives


The Lord will move a mountain for the one who is ever thirsty.   Though he is in the desert of deprivation, God will bring the streams of heaven to encompass his encampment.   Every day the man’s feet took him where he did not want to go, until the man thought he had no … Continue reading →