No one has to listen long to hear this popular saying, “We can do it.” That saying has its place in certain things. When it comes to moving a large rock with poles, the men may say, “We can do it.” The saying indicates encouragement and determination to do what can be done if we … Continue reading
Outcast from the Outcast.
Perhaps I would be better off to not post this entry. But it consumes my thoughts on this Christmas eve. And I consider that nothing I post will find a grand welcome in most homes anyway. So I’ll post this pondering. All my life I have had only a tiny handful of friends. I’ve had … Continue reading
The Wings of the “I”
You read our books. You watched us worship. You listened to how we talk. And you watched and mimicked us as we lead our lives. You said to yourself, “I will become like they are. I will do and speak the same as they. Then I will surely have what they have. You made a science … Continue reading
A Shred of Faith
There are times, in every Christian’s life, when faith is so very small. Those moments come and go. And the reasons for them vary when we look at it from our perspective. But in times like those, I take heart remembering when simply speaking the word “God” was nearly impossibly difficult. And it is good … Continue reading
Slaves to Freedom?
All men want freedom to do as they please. And look how we balk and complain when we are forced, by any means, to do something we don’t want to do. Listen to how many grumble as they are required to end their weekend and serve others on Monday morning. Listen to them as 5 … Continue reading
Service Remembered.
I thank You Lord, for Herman Wilson. He is now with You. But you guided me to his feet when You opened my eyes. I thank you for what You did within him. And I thank you for the memories I have of him. Of all the men I have ever met, he is the one … Continue reading
