Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Wondrous Word of Yahweh

Yahweh inspired more than 40 men to write down His messages to us in 3 languages over a period of 1500 years.  He then moved men to collect and preserve those writings throughout history. What an amazing accomplishment! Nothing is too difficult for Yahweh, … Continue reading

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“One” Gospel, Faith, Body & Way

There is one body and one Spirit—…one hope…—one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Eph 4:5-6 NLT All true believers are a part of the body … Continue reading

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Foolish Ideas About God

There seems to be no limit to the foolish ideas people will embrace in an attempt to escape accountability to God. I was reading a blog about the many twisted ideas men have about what God is like. The blog … Continue reading

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Is Tolerance A Virtue?

Father Dominique Pire Let us not speak of tolerance. This negative word implies grudging concessions by smug consciences. Rather, let us speak of mutual understanding and mutual respect. One of the most grating habits of liberals is their constant harping … Continue reading

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Know You Are Saved by Your Creator

Jesus Created All Things In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. The … Continue reading

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Losses of the Heart

There are losses of the heart that no one sees. They see the tears but know not why my heart is grieved. It mourns for you, it weeps for love, it cries for me. It considers what we had and … Continue reading

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Deep Confusion

How can I possibly express the depth of my confusion? Our friendship seems to lie in ruins– is it really just illusion? Do I truly see or does rejection blind my tear filled eyes? If things are fine then why … Continue reading

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Meant to Endure

If my words are not too eloquent, And my heart seems not too near, It’s because I’m floundering right now– Rethinking things I once thought clear. What I thought was truth I now question. What I thought was love has … Continue reading

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My Heart Goes Too

Why is it that you’ve closed your heart to mine? I’m your friend and friendship lasts beyond all time. God’s Word says we should not forsake a friend. It seems that means we stick together past the end.  I’ll not … Continue reading

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Loving Too Much

It’s too much when I question my value. It’s too much when I put myself down. It’s too much when I go beyond measure To avoid doubtful looks or frowns. It’s too much when I let my emotions Wreak havoc … Continue reading

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Ingress

There was a beautiful castled estate. Its lands were open and there was no gate. The owner was certainly generous and kind. There wasn’t a single ‘No Trespassing’ sign. With no fences to hinder, access was assured To grounds that … Continue reading

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I Found A Friend

I went near and far. I sought here and there. I looked all around. I thought I’d been everywhere. But, with all my ears could hear, And all my eyes pursue, My heart was not prepared For finding you! I … Continue reading

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For Friendship’s Sake

  My familiar pal, intimate companion, Cherished confidant and chum. I hope you enjoy this little poem– It’s not deep, but it’s not glum! How could I be sad and mournful, Much less, morose or ever grim, With such a … Continue reading

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The Melancholy Philosopher, Cicero

I read a 700 page historical novel called The Iron Pillar about the life of the ancient Roman philosopher, Cicero. He was a melancholy man, indeed! It stirred my thinking and I wrote the following poem. Hope you enjoy it.  Melancholy  The … Continue reading

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