How can a man find joy in death? How can a man say that departing this life is far better? Death is what I am trying to delay yet I must die to gain?
Thankful for Good Ground
There are those people that come into our lives that are a reminder that God's word still finds good ground.
Poem: A Husband’s Understanding
I whine I complain You hold my hand Through all the pain I'm depressed I'm stressed You wipe each tear Through every mess I moan I groan You hold me close So I don't feel alone I'm tired I'm weak You give me the love That I desperately seek I'm irritable I'm mad You show … Continue reading Poem: A Husband’s Understanding
Sunday Reflection: Nothing to Fear
With Christ as my intercessor I have nothing to fear.
Be Temperate
Be temperate in all things. Discipline your body and bring it into subjection to Christ. Don't let your feelings totally rule your actions. Feelings can be fleeting and unpredictable. Be certain of who you are in Christ and fight to act the way you want to feel even when your emotions say differently. Therein lies … Continue reading Be Temperate
Waste and Lowliness
Yesterday morning, before I got out of bed, I was praying that God would teach me lowliness. When I went to let the dog outside there was dog waste all over the room. Don't think you can get much more lowly than cleaning up piles of dog waste. As I reluctantly cleaned up the mess … Continue reading Waste and Lowliness
Joy in Trials
If I only put my stock in the good days in my life, then I miss the joy that my trials can produce. It's inevitable that I am going to suffer in this life. We all will suffer something. Are my sufferings greater than others? Yes. Are my sufferings less than others? Yes. Whether they … Continue reading Joy in Trials
Sunday Reflection: Purge the Leaven
Upon this day, I glory in the feast of unleaven bread in rememberance of the Passover Lamb Whose blood is the protection of His people from the eternal death.
Poem: The Lamb’s War
On a white horse He rides, Taking vengeance for those, Who walk by His side. He's a warrior who takes life, Conquering the evil beast, And nations who cause strife. Mouth with the sharpest of swords, Striking with wrath for His rule, As King of kings, Lord of lords. Don't think you can get away, … Continue reading Poem: The Lamb’s War
Sunday Reflection: Christ Fulfilled Prophecy
It is Your love, grace, and justice testified beforehand and fulfilled by Christ sufferings so that following generations can confidently live by faith in anticipation for their salvation.