Watching the events of the day unfold, my weak mind is not able to put them all together anymore. Far to many events. Far too many directions toward destruction. It is as if chaos has dawned and is growing in strength. If I had a white board the size of a house I wouldn’t have room to name … Continue reading
Matter
“Matter”, the scientist said. What he meant was mass and volume. “Matter”, the philosopher said. What he meant was the substrate from which physical existence is derived. “Matter”, the business man said. What he meant was anything that promotes profit. “Matter”, the parent said. What he meant was “Let’s get real”. “Matter”, said my heart. … Continue reading
Do Not Fear Fear
My days have no divider. Yesterday, today, tomorrow all meld into one. Pining for what was pleasant is the consuming desire of each moment. Hope remains, but it is obscured by daily tasks. Sleep is deep and sweet. But the day evaporates into obscurity. Does this indicate that His promise has been breached? Has my … Continue reading
“Some Things”
To serve the Lord is a distinct privilege. To know Him in Jesus is a direct blessing from the Father. There are some things that are sincerely hard to accomplish for His sake as we fight against the flesh. But there are also some things that are not hard at all. All these “some things” … Continue reading
Soap and Fire
Not a one of us lives each day without serious challenges regarding righteous behavior. Most people I’ve met, if allowed to speak their mind with honesty and clarity, will tell of a certain set of sins they know stand between the Living God and themselves. Some are more able than others. But most flounder poorly … Continue reading
The Cup
There is a cup, resting on a stone in a wilderness. To be true, there are many cups resting on stones through out the wilderness. But I cannot speak for all of them. This cup I know about. The cup is chipped, scratched, and the handle is broken. It rests in a tiny clearing where … Continue reading
