The herald stands in the city gate. His voice trembles and cracks at the wounds he bears for all to see. Sometimes reduced to a whisper for the constant use of his voice. Perchance one will stop to hear, of the thousands who pass him by. He speaks of wounds, but they are not his. … Continue reading
“Places Everyone!”
Man is placed in a place remote. For if his place were among the things of God, Man would try to dethrone Him. This place of testing, this place of proving, this place of violence or love. This place of choices, this place of life or death, this place of time and decay. This place … Continue reading
Grace
“When you ascended on high, you took many captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious– that you, LORD God, might dwell there.” (Psalm 68:18) If you want hope for every day and night of the rest of your life , look at what it says. “. . . even from the rebellious”. … Continue reading
Knowledge and Ignorance
Knowledge and ignorance are two tar pits along the way of life. Knowledge can easily lead to pride, consuming all hope of placement in heaven. But ignorance stands as an unseen monster, even grasping at the heel of those who love knowledge. Ignorance is so much more vile because it is so easily remedied, leaves … Continue reading
The Precious Path to Hell
Among all the well-worn passage of the broad way to hell, is one of spectacular beauty. Righteous is the title of everyone whose feet glide along that path. The path is laid with every precious stone this world has to offer. Glittering pearls and diamonds are embedded along the walls. And the feet of every … Continue reading
War and Peace
Peace, peace? All my days are thankfully rude; that they may keep alive in me the necessity for holy conversion. Go seek peace, if that is your desire. I will rather to enter the war of Christ against myself. That He may bestow upon me (come that immeasurable day) PEACE which escapes me now. By … Continue reading