In my work I often ask the Lord to bless certain things. The intent is that I might render my employer a good service. Much like the floating Axe head story. But often His response is curious, “no”. Then he whispers to me that to bless the company is to bless its owners. If they … Continue reading
Liar: God or Man?
The old story of rags to riches is rarely lived out. So it is with the Christian life. What holds us back is doubt. We sit alone and useless because we doubt that God’s promise of eternal life is a sure thing. Bottom line, this means God lied about being willing and able to bring … Continue reading
While in the Going.
When I am gone from this Place of Testing. There will be a few left here who will miss me. That is the case for most all people. And I think of what I would like to leave them with (as a last and lasting thought). It needs to be said that Jesus is able … Continue reading
A Nature of Truth
We all struggle to become something. Some gather to themselves everything they can lay their grubby little hands on; cash, fame, power, a place in society or family, wisdom, godliness (or the lack thereof), and the like. But at the end of our gathering we realize something grand and fearsome. Truth is. Truth is not … Continue reading
Bow Shots to the Fleet!
I listened to two men on a radio show. They were presenting themselves as financial advisors. One of them went off on his soap box a while. He was recalling the oil spill in the gulf and mentioned the situation in Greece. He pointed out how the media was trying to lead us into a … Continue reading
Holding God in Contempt of Man’s Aspirations
All the world will hate God’s people. Because it is God’s hatred for what the world holds as “highly valued” which divides the world and God. Godless and ungodly people aspire to gain what they cannot keep. God continually calls for all people to lay aside those aspirations and search earnestly after His Riches. We … Continue reading
