The Great Expectation


Waiting for the baby; The baby yet unborn. The nursery, White and glistening, The future place of home. Expectant siblings pace about, Doing all they know to do. Arms aching, Ready, Reaching out, To embrace the likes of you. Emerging like your brothers, With joy, You’re ushered in! To spend forever Dressed in white, And … Continue reading

The Reason for Faith’s Necessity


2 questions: _____________ 1. Why do we need faith? 2. What does the voice of God sound like? Beginning with the second question: The voice of God is life.  When the Israelites were released from bondage in Egypt, God displayed his voice in a thunderous noise from the mountain.  But this was for the sake … Continue reading

Storm


I sat in a darkened corner of the bar.  All alone and stupefied by the things I’ve seen.  Nursing my fourth drink, my mind was nearing numbness.   Ah, that familiar and welcome place. My eyes were obliviously staring toward the front door.  The door opened and the shadow of a ragged man filled its frame.  … Continue reading