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
SERIOUS
Stupid might be funny to watch. But nobody likes it happens to them. No, serious is the preferred lifestyle. Stupid doesn’t seem to know this world is out to kill him. Serious is better armed to defend his turf. So we look for serious stuff. We gather a bit here and a bit there. 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
The Unpopular Desire
The antonym of adultery and greed is faithfulness. I don’t want their bodies. I don’t want their possessions. I don’t want their accolades. I don’t want their love. I want their souls to love God eternally.
To Desolve an Impasse
Speak, lead, display, love, and groom. Who knows, perhaps they will see and live. Continue reading