This morning a bear stared straight down at me, What have you to say from your position in my tree? His big bushy head with deep and narrow set eyes, A long nose with ears laid back were quite a surprise. He joins a host of characters that dwell among our boughs; Who pay a… Continue reading I See Faces in the Trees
Surrender
I am praying for some people, I call them prodigals, meaning that they have left the people who love them, and/or lost their direction/destiny and/or are entrapped and taken captive through wrong and deceptive thoughts/behavior. Today, I was worshiping with a song of surrender. This act of surrender is so sublime that I was caught… Continue reading Surrender
What Matters
This question could be relative depending on whom and what is the subject. I would like to consider you and I the subject, but leave providence as to what is considered. Providence means God's protective care, divine intervention, predestination and timely preparation for future eventualities. In the context of the cosmos, do we even matter… Continue reading What Matters
When It Bothers Us
For we must all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Cor. 5: 10). This is a troubling verse, one I would prefer to forget about. It conflicts with some of… Continue reading When It Bothers Us
One Flesh
There is an old saying, "Behind every great man is a woman." The point is that a man's wife is crucial to his success. However, this adage is out of favor in this current climate of political correctness for many reasons. Chief among its problems is that one might assume the woman is subservient to… Continue reading One Flesh
God Using Horses
I looked up and there beside my barn stood two large horses eating grass like they were starving. I recognized them as my neighbor's horses, so I went out in the field to see if I could turn them around and head them back to his property. As I approached they moved off a little,… Continue reading God Using Horses
Supreme Injustice
U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts offered a rare public criticism of the President on Wednesday when he disputed President Trump's claim that an "Obama judge" had blocked his effort to deny asylum to those entering the country illegally. Roberts said that the U.S. doesn't have "Obama judges or Trump judges, Bush judges or Clinton… Continue reading Supreme Injustice
The Creator and the Cosmos
This book by Hugh Ross, Ph.d. is well written and interesting. It discusses astrophysics in a way that is understandable even though it goes into considerable depth. Dr. Ross is a believer and a cosmologist and theoretician. This was the third edition which included many recent updates. The Big Bang theory and recent discoveries related… Continue reading The Creator and the Cosmos
Our Thanksgiving
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." Psalm 100:4. "Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms." Psalm 95:2. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,… Continue reading Our Thanksgiving
God Instead
We all face circumstances in this world that are incomplete, deficient, and not what is normally expected or needed. These range from missing a parent, even both parents, to not having a friend when one is most necessary. I believe God is in process of restoring all things, where each believer will have everything that… Continue reading God Instead
God’s Gifts to Man
There is a lot written about identifying one's spiritual gifts. Much of it centers around a description of the various gifts recorded in scripture. This is good and even so, there remains a considerable amount of uncertainty on the subject, principally regarding application. Everything that pertains to God and scripture must be understood, experienced, and… Continue reading God’s Gifts to Man
Searching For Your Style
Somewhere I picked up the idea that an artist needs to acquire, develop, or create a technique, style, or niche that is unique and particularly theirs. I think it is true regarding commercial success, but it may also be equally true for commercial failure, i.e. what one prefers instead of many. It is undisputed that… Continue reading Searching For Your Style
A Song From God
I asked God to give me a song with which to praise Him. I wanted it to be deep and significant, rather than fluff. I realize I'm not a musician, but I have a love for music, worship, and God is not limited in His ability to give me a song for His glory. I… Continue reading A Song From God
The Bride of Messiah
The body of Messiah is united now in Yeshua and is born of the Promise and Spirit. Every leading of the Holy Spirit is in perfect accord with each member of the body moving in a beautiful and elegant rhythm of motion toward Yeshua. The body of Messiah is His bride and they will become… Continue reading The Bride of Messiah
Over There
On November 11, at the World War I Armistice Day centennial observance, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism: Nationalism is treason." He went on to say that "If we think our interests may only come first and we don't care for others, it is treason of our values,… Continue reading Over There
Sea of Darkness
On a cold night in February 1864 George Dixon, captain of the CSS Hunley, and his crew of seven attacked and sunk the Federal blockading ship Housatonic in Charleston harbor becoming the first submarine ever to sink a ship. The Hunley never returned to shore after the sinking and was presumed lost at sea. The… Continue reading Sea of Darkness
That’s Hard to Believe
This is a phrase we have all uttered upon hearing certain tales. My wife and I have discovered that movies based on true stories are usually our favorites because truth is stranger than fiction. Men may be particularly interested in hearing and telling stories that make credibility difficult to attain, but I'm not talking about… Continue reading That’s Hard to Believe
Resisting the Ordinance of God
"The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. Whereas angels, which… Continue reading Resisting the Ordinance of God
Long Patience Quick Action
God is patient for ages, then suddenly fulfills His will and promise. Many generations passed in the first age of men, while God's wrath built up, then suddenly the flood came upon the unsuspecting wicked and only Noah and his family were saved. Abraham was one hundred years old and yet had a divine son… Continue reading Long Patience Quick Action
The Silliest Idea
The idea of a utopia on earth constructed by men is the silliest idea ever. However long we have lived on earth there has been no utopia. All the attempts by tyrants, communists, Emperors, dictators, and even well-meaning people can not create perfect order from the brokenness in this world. It is frightening to consider… Continue reading The Silliest Idea
Election Day Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that we can go to the polls and vote for our political leaders. Thank You for any God-fearing candidates who are on the ballots. Give them wisdom and boldness to represent positions that support Your Word and Your Will. Help us to be good stewards with our financial resources so that… Continue reading Election Day Prayer
Children of the Devil
This is a dreadful topic, but it explains a lot of what is happening in our day. Moreover, it is true and we need not ignore the designs, purposes, and plans of God. "The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason… Continue reading Children of the Devil
Bad Things Happen
Today, I cut my finger pretty bad. I'm thankful it was not worse. I'm glad I was in a good place in my walk with the Lord. I'm grateful that medical care was available and that I have insurance. I'm getting to know the Lord better in a place of sorrow and personal loss. My… Continue reading Bad Things Happen
Home of the Brave
"There is no more important struggle for American democracy than insuring a diverse independent and free media." - Bill Moyers Irrespective of whether this statement is true, there is scarcely any diversity in media. Main-stream media is not independent but one with the Democrat party, and media is not free of globalist social-fascist who monopolize its… Continue reading Home of the Brave
Worship He Deserves
The heavenly beings surround God's throne and worship Him with the highest of praises, bowing in surrender before Him. (Rev. 4: 4-11). Yeshua, the Son of Man and only human to know God fully said that He seeks worshipers who worship Him in Spirit and truth. (John 4: 23). It is fitting that men worship… Continue reading Worship He Deserves
