There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1John 4:18 KJV The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25 KJV The cold talons of fear silently... Continue Reading →
Why Suffering
"Why suffering? If God is indeed good, why does he allow innocent people and children to suffer? " I have asked this question, and I am sure that you have as well. Loved ones suffer from debilitating disease and sickness; innocent children are born with deformities, while hunger, poverty, disease, and abuse make our hearts... Continue Reading →
Excuses, Insecurity, and Disclaimers
Prologue: I suppose I am not the only one who writes, that has times of simply writing thoughts down for the simple pleasure of writing; like a bird let out of a cage. Thoughts tumble and bounce out, aligning themselves into words on a page or screen. Sometimes, their landing is sandwiched between a couple... Continue Reading →
Morning Musings
I have been working in my chicken houses this morning, getting ready for several thousands of baby chicks. Tomorrow afternoon we should see a sea of yellow with their deafening cheep, cheeping, while happily sipping water and munching feed. While working, I’ve been thinking about those of you who have slipped in here to read.... Continue Reading →
The Small Bottle
Here is another one of my young childhood stories that has made an impression on me. Without a little divine intervention, things could have turned out quite differently for this little boy. “What have you done with this?” my dad demanded. The look of concern was clearly visible on his face. He had been cleaning... Continue Reading →
The Flight
Everyone has incidents in life that leave lasting impressions; as we reflect, we know that it was obviously the hand of God who protected us from inevitable harm or death. We do things every day that with just one mishap could mean injury or the end of our life. Every time we drive on the... Continue Reading →
Rest & Peace
The day wains and the evening shadows lengthen, the day’s work and play are done. Father puts his tools away and mother calls the children in from their play. The setting sun paints the sky with red, blue, and violet, while the shadows in the forest sink to deeper shades of inky darkness. The breeze... Continue Reading →
At Evening Time, it Shall be Light
We live in unprecedented times, times like never before. Today we live with war, the threat of nuclear war, food shortages and hunger, as well as escalating fuel prices and living expenses. Political unrest fills the news headlines, while crime and immorality have become common. Depression, mental illness, and suicide are common, even in children.... Continue Reading →
Chasing Shadows
Lessons from a farm dog. We have heard the term, “life happens.” Unfortunately, there no exceptions to the rule, sooner or later it happens to all of us. So if you are living and breathing, here’s a lesson from a farm dog. Earlier this year I had the misfortune of accidentally running over our aging,... Continue Reading →
Chosen
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. John 15:16 Chosen, chosen by Him, how amazing is that. It should... Continue Reading →
Lord I’ve Been Thinking…
You know Lord, I was thinking about you this morning, as well as about us as your human creation. When you created man, what care and thought you put into him. He was to be the crowning touch of your creation. Not only that, but you gave him the part of you, above all other... Continue Reading →
Half Full or Half Empty
Do I count my blessings or what I wish I had? Do I see the cup half full or half empty? This question is worthy to ask about our personal lives, religious life, our country, and our finances. If we live our lives constantly pining for the things we do not have, we will always... Continue Reading →
Who Knows?
The bespectacled man was sitting there next to the building. His reddish beard, and green shirt making it difficult to determine at a passing glance, if he was rich, poor, or homeless. His talent, may have been self-taught, who knows. His posture gave the impression he was sitting on the ground. It was his perfect... Continue Reading →
