I have some time this morning to sit and relax a bit. What, I wonder, should I do with this time? I could watch TV. Perhaps there’s a channel of learning. Yea! History channel…… That would be interesting. Then I reflect on who makes the History Channel. Well, perhaps I could find something better to … Continue reading
An Odd Observation
I was thinking of discipleship. And noticing how difficult it is to train even myself in the way of Christ. I firmly believe that a man would easier train a Badger to sit gently on his shoulder than to train a man to become godly. Thus we learn how corrupt the heart of man really … Continue reading
Romans 12: 18
“If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.” Ok. I hear the meaning of this passage loud and clear. Some passages in the Bible are not easily divided in their meaning. But this is certainly not the case here. Or is it? Men are corrupt by their … Continue reading
Encounter Before Dawn.
In the wee hours of the passing night The Lord awakes me to seek His light. What is sleep that I should desire My strength supported, my faith inspired. The silence of the morning is sweet encounter. Darkness dispelled by His Light, the guilt drowner. Love poured out while no one sees. Able to serve … Continue reading
Describing the Unseen
I have heard people use the story of the blind men and the elephant as a way to describe our differing views of the nature of God. I have known that there is something wrong with that approach. And just this morning I have come to an understanding of why that story fails. Man is … Continue reading
Conquering Sin.
“I can’t take it anymore! I don’t care if I ever see your face again.” These words were spoken by a husband to his wife, one gentle Spring evening. He walked out the door vowing to himself to never speak to her again. Three days later, he spoke to her. But she didn’t answer. The … Continue reading
