Hebrews 6:1-3 – Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,2 instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. Here we…
Continue ReadingA St. Patrick’s Day blessing from a sunburned Irishman (Or so my Dad claimed). May your heart be merry and light, God’s joy upon you at every night. In the early morn when you rise, May God fill your heart with happy sighs. May the best of blessings from you never part, God granting…
Continue ReadingPsalm 51:10-12 – 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Oh Lord my God renew me today,…
Continue ReadingYoung. Standing up for what I believe, Refusing to relinquish what I want, Or who, or what I am, Battling for my rights, Pushing back against the hand of wisdom, Leaning into the strong wind, Out shouting the thunder, Being who I am. Being true to who I am! I will be me! I will!…
Continue ReadingMy son Ray got me going on the subject, stirring up intriguing memories. Nimrod, one who rebelled against God, and great warrior of antiquity (see Genesis 10, 1 Chronicles 1, Micah 5) is mentioned in the Antiquities of the Jews, Book 1, Chapter 4, Verse Two: 2. Now it was Nimrod who excited them to…
Continue Reading“Mark!” Mom called out. Then she called again “Mark!” When she received no response she tried again “Mark, are you out there?” He gave her heart a jump when he suddenly appeared on the steps saying “Yes mom?” Mom could see by the big smile on his face that her being startled was certainly his…
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