I have the rich life full of a sinner wounded by misunderstanding and punishment but blessed by mercy and forgiveness.
I agree with the late Francis Schaeffer, philosopher, theologian, and Presbyterian pastor who said something similar to “Whenever you see the word ‘therefore,’ you must look back and see what it’s there for.” In the case of Romans 12: 1,2, in means that a prerequisite of an in-depth dive into […]
Like a leafFreed from its branchDuring a thunderstorm Flying high for moments byGusts of windLanding independent On the back Windshield ofA car traveling Miles of unknown atHigh and lowSpeedsUntil freed toTumble alongFields of grass andGrains andFloating on watersLike ponds, rivers, and puddles YellowA refuge for a beetle A meal for […]
Jack Frontenac separates himself from his classmates touring the newest wing of Perry High from where they all graduated twenty years ago. Jack decided to accept the invite of a picnic, this tour, and the reunion dinner in hopes to reacquaint himself with friends and acquaintances. During the picnic and […]
A Parable Jack Frontenac sits poised at the piano tucked away beside the stage of the Perry High School auditorium. He recalls the first day he saw Jill Norris. He unpacks his French Horn in the band room on the first day, second period at Wes Terence Junior High. As […]
Nothing about Romans 12 sounds easy and is often counterintuitive – open disclosure- and sometimes feels counterproductive. Yet, the bottom line is that this is our best deal, although not a bestseller.
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I walk out to the deck of a mountain cabin. There is Jesus.
“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV https://bible.com/bible/111/2ch.7.14.NIV This verse appears in […]
Tommy Paisley looks around at the solemn faces of the townsfolk who gather around to bury Jonas Massey. Everyone seems as solemn in their finest clothing as they do every Sunday morning. None of them appear to be as uncomfortable as Tommy in his canvas trousers and suspenders on this […]
A cool summer-like breeze wafts over me. A toad hops up to join me. The sun rolls by on its way further west. Two lilies continue to expose a little more of their beauty. Some songbirds sneak behind me quietly to partake of the seed in the bird feeder. They […]
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