People are distinct from other living creatures in many ways. one such way is that we are given a soul. A part of the soul is what we express as a will. We have this thing inside of us that allows us to make our own choices. Animals don’t really have this ability. No oneContinue reading “The wheel of the potter”
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An unlikely vessel
God has a interesting way of using people. Sometimes we think we can tell how someone should be used, but it appears God disagrees with us. Sometimes we think we know how God should use us, but things don’t work out that way. Like the young man who had a heart for God, intelligent, handsome,Continue reading “An unlikely vessel”
In pursuit.
It is very easy for me to loose all track of time as I study a topic. I go all in. I want to pick out every little nuance of the subject and I often get distracted by a fascinating subtopic well before I even realize it. At some point I am shaken back toContinue reading “In pursuit.”
Losing the Pursuit of God
As the modern Hymn says, quoting the Psalm, as the dear panteth for the water so my soul longeth after thee. These words seem to be the expression of David. David was known as the man after God’s own heart. Doubtless there were many times when David panted for God. Understanding that He needed GodContinue reading “Losing the Pursuit of God”
Always learning
There is so much I do not know, but I have learned one thing that I can always lean on. I know the source of all truth. As Jesus was tried before Pontius Pilate and asked “what is truth?” Jesus answered in a different place that He was truth. he was the only source ofContinue reading “Always learning”
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”
Shadows
My sweet little shadows Who follow my very steps They wish to do each act And consume every breath. Many times I feel like I’m suffocating And though it may be true I don’t know what I would do without them I love each of them through and through. With each one, I can markContinue reading “Shadows”
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”
Which GOD To Worship?
Today, S. T. and I visited a Hindu temple for the first time. I was anxious about going in with our children who are unsaved. I know the Bible speaks of idols as being inhabited and powered by devils (Deuteronomy 32:17 KJVThey sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, toContinue reading “Which GOD To Worship?”
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