Its… Providence

Fate and destiny are words that describe an unseen unknown force, that predicts all or certain aspects of life. There is some force that has predetermined what will happen in your life. It has also been called Kismet. The idea seems to be heavily linked to Karma. Karma is a Hindu belief that the universeContinue reading “Its… Providence”

Saint Patrick… a Baptist

The saint to the emerald isle is held by many Roman Catholic and Protestant, and possibly even some Baptists as being a good Roman Catholic priest. We have been conditioned to think of this “Saint” as one that won Ireland for the Pope, but in reality, Patrick was not following the order of a man,Continue reading “Saint Patrick… a Baptist”

Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael,  Surrender Unto Death

Quickener of spirits, teach me what it means   To bear about the dying of my Lord.On long roads, far from the land of Dreams   Teach me to walk according to Thy word. For love of Thee, Lord of the thorn-crowned brow,    Myself I would surrender unto death. Nail top Thy Cross all thou dostContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael,  Surrender Unto Death”

Designed for fellowship

Would you wash your dishes with a used toilet brush? Would you drive a nail with a pair of glasses? Would you live your life just to get riches, fame, and great memories? Chances are you said no way to numbers 1 and 2, but you may be thinking number 3 doesn’t sound that bad.Continue reading “Designed for fellowship”

Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Refining Fire

(Isaiah 1:25)O Lord our God, to Thee is known   Our inmost heart’s desire;Thy love is fire, Thy love alone;   O bathe our soul in fire. And purge away our dross,    And take away our tin;And by the virtue of Thy Cross   Renew us,  Lord within. O turn Thy hand, Thy wounded hand,    OnContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Refining Fire”

Made in his Image

In the world of digital currency, cash is becoming less prominent. I am not even talking about crypto currency, I am talking about the digital representation of dollars on a computer screen. Transactions these days, in 2025, are just changing the numbers on a computer screen. No cash has changed hands. In this type ofContinue reading “Made in his Image”

Poetry ~ Any Carmichael, Consume Our Dross

Lord, Thou hast said, “seek ye my face.” O Lord of love, and Lord of grace,We cannot lift our hearts to TheeTill Thou hast cleansed us thoroughly.O turn Thy hand upon us Lord,And search us with Thy powerful word. And by the virtue of Thy CrossConsume and cleans away our dross. Amy Carmichael How trueContinue reading “Poetry ~ Any Carmichael, Consume Our Dross”

Mere Christianity or Total Heresy?

Some of the Biblical errors of C. S. Lewis’ doctrine. Doctrine simply means teaching. We usually refer to Doctrine as the collective teachings of a denomination or person. It can be used singularity or collectively. This simple article is not to examine the full Doctrine beliefs of C. S. Lewis, it is doubtful that oneContinue reading “Mere Christianity or Total Heresy?”