Merry Christmas?


Is it ridiculous to say “Merry Christmas” to the rebellious souls of this world?  Someone would answer, “Why would you not put a smile on someone else’s face”? Isn’t saying Merry Christmas to one who does not have eternal life in Christ, like trying to make a condemned prisoner smile by telling him the world … Continue reading

Do Not Be Careless


I have learned the hard way, and often, that if a man rests in this world’s things the flesh will overtake him.  If a man is not diligent to do the things of the Living God’s Holy Christ, spiritual righteousness will not overtake him.  He will be overtaken by utter unrighteousness.  If anyone believes otherwise, … Continue reading

Formation


With decades ahead of them, praise in their hand, The young folks will seek the good of the land. What could they know of what lay ahead; How sorrows will drench their unkempt bed. They’ll grow old soon enough when wisdom comes home, When abandon comes knocking; leaving them all alone. Everyone’s salted with fire, … Continue reading

Errant Blind Souls


If I could train my foolish brain to recognize people as errant blind souls wandering in a suit of flesh, I believe forgiveness would flow like a river.  Though there is forgiveness as I live in Christ, it is often by compulsion.  It’s rarely the first thought. I think about the reason for this inability … Continue reading