In ages of mercy,contained in blessed loveTwirls in God’s goodnessAnd aged woman, spilling Gods love.Sweet memories bounced from herAs the dropping of rainNot knowing how to fit in or outLoneliness a strain.Light in eyes surrounded by laugh lines deepHer hair reaching depths and shades of greyHer parents and childhood friends sleep.Ages of grace embodied inContinue reading “Ages of Love”
Author Archives: Wonderfullymade
Desiring God
Many people desire a God that is made in their own minds. They think that they are God or have a completely wrong view of God. 5 has an incorec5or incomplete view of God since no single person can comprehend God without being on the same plane as God. This is impossible for us toContinue reading “Desiring God”
The wheel of the potter
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”
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”