We shall not inherit

When someone passes away and they leave n inheritance for a child, sometimes that child cannot access what was left to them. Usually, a wealthy parent or grandparent does not want their heir to ruin their life by waisting the money left on stupid stuff, so they set limits that a child can receive everyContinue reading “We shall not inherit”

poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. Can God spread a table

Can God spread a tableIn the wilderness?Is our Father able?Praise Him, Yes.Glory, Alleluia,Gratefully we singTo our Unseen Leader,Lord and King.For His word is stable,He who yesterdaySpread a bounteous table,Does today.Amy Carmicheal God is always able to provide for our needs, and we need to learn to trust him. Psalm 23 :5 talks about God preparingContinue reading “poetry ~ Amy Carmichael. Can God spread a table”

Guided By Light, Not By Might

Psalm 32:8-11 Part 3/3 Have you ever been in a place where you couldn’t really talk, and someone, maybe your mom wanted to tell you something but couldn’t. She gives you a certain look and you can almost read her mind. No words have been exchanged, but you know what she wants you to do.Continue reading “Guided By Light, Not By Might”

Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael; In Any House

In Any House Said one whose yolk was one of common folk,Would that I were like Saint CeciliaAnd could invent some goodly instrumentPassing all yet contrived To worship thee and send a love song singing over land and sea.But when I seem almost to touch my dream, I hear a call persistent though so smallContinue reading “Poetry ~ Amy Carmichael; In Any House”

Revealed To Be Hidden

Psalms 32-part 2/3 Psalm 32 5-7KJV A Psalm of David, Maschil. 5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in aContinue reading “Revealed To Be Hidden”

To Be Clean

Psalm 32-part 1/3 “I didn’t lie to you.” My sweet two-year-old girl said in the most precious voice possible. She knew that if she lied to me, she would get in trouble. She also knew that she did something wrong, and felt the desire to lie about it so that she wouldn’t get in trouble.Continue reading “To Be Clean”

Lack of Vision

A few nights ago, I was taking the pig slop out to our pigs, and there was very little natural light from a waning crescent moon that hadn’t begun to peek over the tree line surrounding us. I should also note that I had been doing some construction around the house (as I am oftenContinue reading “Lack of Vision”

A Little Neglect

A well maintained park is something to enjoy. I picture in my mine a lawn with fully seeded and nicely cut grass, large shade trees, beautiful flowers, and aesthetically pleasing landscape; maybe a pond, or creek, or fountain near by. There is a lot of work that goes into keeping that piece of ground lookingContinue reading “A Little Neglect”

All We Like Sheep…

The sad reality captured in the words to that great hymn by Robert Robinson, written almost 300 years ago still ring true of us today: Prone to wander, Lord I feel it;Prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, oh take and seal it;Seal it for Thy courts above. The Word of GodContinue reading “All We Like Sheep…”

Quenched or Quickened?

On cold winter days when I am going to be leaving the house for a number of hours, I usually get the fireplace piping hot and load it up with some nice green logs. Right before I walk out the door, I will shut down all of the air going in. The fire will continueContinue reading “Quenched or Quickened?”