Observation of something critically interesting. The entire world will give honor to those who have testified for Christ and are no longer here. They called them Saints, martyrs, and all good words. But while they are here they are despised. While they are here they are cast out. While they are here they … Continue reading
What is Forgiveness
Lord Jesus, Holy Father: That you should be willing to forgive our sins as we forgive others. Such an awesome mountain of failings blown away by a breath from your nostrils. And all we have to do is humbly ask you and receive. Living out a life of thanks in the valley of penetrating knives. … Continue reading
Love is Life
Two roads diverged, in a vast wilderness. From the womb they went separate directions. Unknown to her, the mother gave birth to a broken heart. One was full of love and nurturing, and never ceased to be straight. As soon as it could stagger, the other road turned a crooked difference away. Mama … Continue reading
Successive Keys
1. Figure out what matters. 2. Apply all resources to gather the basics. 3. Eat, sleep, work, play, speak and live them constantly. 4. Expand on the basics, keeping perfection in mind, never allowing yourself to stray afield. 5. Live like you know what you know; be that professional you are sure exists. … Continue reading
The Promise
It is not obedience that opens the eyes. It is not repetitive chanting That brings the luscious surprise. It is not among the gaggle With whom we choose to mill about. It is simply our believing that brings the joyous shout. He said: “I have a throne of Glory. My … Continue reading
Testify?
I was listening to psalm 24. Afterword I thought, “I should say something about this”. But what do I have to say about anything? Good or bad, I looked in my mind to see how anything I might say would be received. That didn’t help. My mind walked away from testimony with disgust. I … Continue reading
Words From There 