Folly goes to the church building dressed in fine clothes. He attends the service provided. He even takes part in the pageantry; making nice to all that is expected of him. He dresses himself in humility for a time so that all men might understand that folly is acceptable. Then he retires from that “holy … Continue reading
Folly Plays a Game of Chess
Wisdom and Folly sat down on the lawn; a great green carpet for a great white house. They had come together to play a game of chess in the warm spring air. Greetings were exchanged and pleasant words were spoken. The sun warmed, so very gently, while they sat through the first game. Folly had … Continue reading
Milestone 666
A milestone is approaching. By the Grace of God I have been striving to leave a legacy of good things. I have no idea who will read them or even care that such labor has been done for the Lord I am learning to love. But He has granted me the privilege to post 657 … Continue reading
Reach Deeper
Sometimes I post things I learn. Sometimes I post things I’m being taught. In this post it of the latter. The world around us is so very demanding. Sleepless nights abound. The body gets weaker. And our resistance to temptation becomes less. It is at these very moments when our strength is shown for what … Continue reading
Fruit Trees of God
I look at my life and see the fruit appear. It’s not something I can reach out and hold. The fruit is more like a receding tide. Chaos begins to recede or move out of my life, while stability, love, righteous acts, and a determination to continue appear. Many do not see this kind of fruit … Continue reading
Ignorance Can Kill
A little boy lived on a farm. One day he came up to his dad and asked, “Dad, is it ok with you if I steal grandma’s purse?” The dad looked at his boy with a straight face, hiding the amazement within him. “Why would you ask me something like that?” The dad asked. The … Continue reading
