Enduring Hardships
Everyone experiences hardship and struggles to endure some of the worst.
Relentlessly
My current work in progress may be my most autobiographical telling of my spiritual journey.
Radical and Revolutionary
A revolutionary, radical, and fulfilling life is to live justly, to do righteousness, and to adore God. “This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, […]
Portal Into Another Dimension
My wife and I enjoy a good fantasy. In many of them, a portal into another world or dimension is discovered. The portal to God is open always once we commit our lives to Him. It’s something I often take for granted but for which I will strive to gain […]
More Than Happiness
” ‘I want more than happiness,” Marcy testifies, “I want joy and completeness,’” A River Bend, Page 178
Marcy Recalls His Love
Another Sunday morning and Marcy sleeps in. Going to church was never habit-forming for her before her brother, Lee finally encouraged her to go. After Josh left, attending feels awkward and Marcy feels out of place. Marcy hates feeling like she doesn’t belong and she definitely despises feeling unwanted. At […]
Solomon Examines the Meaning of Pleasure, Worldly Wisdom and Work
Chapter 2 ofthe book of Ecclesiastes looks at pleasure and labor and Solomon concludes again that all is meaningless on this Earth. Pleasure I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. Verse 10 I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure […]
Seeking Fullness of Life
“Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.” Psalm 117: 1 and 2a Purpose: Worship the Lord Meaning: Because the Lord’s love is great and his faithfulness is forever Is this too simple? […]
