Wonderfullymade

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?”

Motivated by love

After looking at John the Baptist’s life, we see that “contrast causes conflict.” We know that we are told in the Word to be different, but that can be hard. Conflict, like the hammer hitting g the nail, wants us to conform. How can we keep from conforming to the pressures that conflict brings withit?Continue reading “Motivated by love”

Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Commander of the Waters

Is He not here, Commanderof the waters?Lo,the light spray leaps up aware to meet Him.Hark how the joyful water voices greet Him. Hail,O Commander!He sits as King: the boulders are His footstool; Foam-pure the lovely pageant of His growing;Fresh with the freshness of young leaves, His crowning- Hail, O Commander!Hush, there’s a silence in theContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael, Commander of the Waters”

Contrast causes conflict

You have heard, I am sure, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but have you heard the nail that sticks out gets the hammer? Sometimes sticking out or being different can be a source of pain and suffering to the one who will not conform. In the. Military, they do everything to eliminate non conformity.Continue reading “Contrast causes conflict”

Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love

How often, Lord, our grateful eyes Have seen what Thou hast done; How often does Thy love surprise From dawn to set of sun.How often has a gracious rain On Thine inheritance When it was weary, wrought again An inward radiance. Thou who upon the heavens dost ride, What miracle of loveBrings Thee more swiftlyContinue reading “Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love”

Mark of Love

Love I an interesting word. I English it can have sundry meanings, and diverse application. One can mean that they like something, want something, enjoy something, have an affinity for someone, or they can mean that they want someone else’s best, despite their own wishes. I was always taught that love is a commitment, notContinue reading “Mark of Love”