It was said, “The game is afoot.” And we knew the action was about to pick up. Just what did that mean though? It meant that someone was to pursue. Someone was to avoid. And, usually, someone had been victimized. Quite possibly someone was either going to die or someone had died. Regardless the story … Continue reading
Filthy Rags to Glorious Riches
Jeffrey Frankel is attributed to the following saying: “They say there are no atheists in foxholes.” Now I don’t care one whit what atheists think of me posting that saying. It has been determined that “A fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” And who would consult a fool for wisdom? Only another fool would do … Continue reading
Pride of Man-vs-Joy of Salvation
I step out on the back porch, again, to consider the difference between pride and joy. Pride is of the flesh. But joy in understanding the Lord’s ways is acceptable. While the world walks in darkness there is no time or room for the pride of man; that is to say an internal boasting that … Continue reading
Take IT!
To my brothers and sisters: A question was posed to me. And in truth I was asked to answer. “Have you taken all that the Lord your God is willing to offer you?” What was proposed is a consideration of His promise. And the question is raised as an answer to prayer. This question is … Continue reading
A Sickness Has Enveloped Me.
I don’t know who to address this post to. Perhaps it is simply a complaint of ailment. But this ailment is no simple sickness. And from this infirmity I will not recover till the Lord appears before my eyes. My limbs are limp. No strength apparent affords movement. Even my fingers are numb as I … Continue reading
Lack of Will = Lack of Productivity.
The Lord has given as He pleases to men. To some He has determined to restrain the mind. To those He extends a wonderfully beautiful grace. Yet to most men He has given a full mind, capable of understanding and free to choose what is good or evil. It is the way of men, in … Continue reading
