Bitterness – Another Fearless Year

January 20, 2018

God’s Three-Word Answer

I’ve seen prayer answered in miraculous ways beyond my expectation. Sometimes I had no expectation at all that there would be an answer, but God was faithful to provide what I needed. By now, I should assume an answer will be forthcoming. Yet His latest...

Christian Living Comments: 8

October 9, 2017

Seed of Hope

Hope nestled into crevices of my soul a minuscule seed waiting to sprout roots grew deep into the darkness born of bitterness Until at last fragrant flowers of faith burst forth from the surface broke open my stony heart to produce hope and love ___________________________________...

Poetry Comments: 21

July 25, 2012

More Thoughts on Forgiveness

Yesterday I was monitoring a special-accommodation bar exam applicant, which always gives me a little time to read and write. After I posted my poem about forgiveness from my netbook, I started to read a book my sister-in-law Pam gave me a couple of years...

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March 3, 2012

Out of the Heart

I know that we are not supposed to judge others (see Luke 6:37), and that only God is able to see into the heart of a man (see 1 Samuel 16:7). But right after command us to not judge, Jesus says: “No good tree bears...

Christian Living Comments: 9

July 6, 2011

Learning to Forgive – A Poem

Many years ago the Lord taught me the importance of forgiving others. The command to forgive as we have been forgiven is not meant to be a burden, but rather a means of giving our burdens to God and lightening our spiritual load. I never...

Poetry Comments: 28

January 24, 2011

For Heaven’s Sake Help Others

I love Johnny Cash. He is my all-time favorite singer. His music is so real and honest, whether he is singing about love, murder, or some other aspect of life. But my favorite Johnny Cash music is his gospel recording. When he first met Sam...

Music Comments: 6

December 8, 2010

The Journey’s End

Do you ever have those days where you just feel like you haven’t made any progress at all in your Christian walk? You know you shouldn’t complain about little things, but you do it anyway? You know you have to let go of anger and...

Music Comments: 9

November 2, 2010

Anger Does Not Bring Righteousness

Recently I have been frustrated and upset by statements on blogs and in the media, as well as comments in both places, that show a hatred of Christians and Christianity. Some of this comes from ignorance about what Christians truly believe or how Christ has called us...

Christian Living Comments: 8

October 21, 2010

Forgiveness Brings Life – A Poem

Yesterday I had to attend an all day seminar on advanced estate planning. Suffice it to say it was less than scintillating and I had to do something to stay awake. So I wrote this poem about forgiveness. It seemed appropriate, since much of what...

Christian Living Comments: 5

May 21, 2010

My Return from Exile

Last night when I got home from work I had a little free time while dinner cooked, so I decided to read my Bible. I picked up my Hebrew-Greek Study Bible and opened it to where I had put the bookmark — right in the...

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Another Fearless Year

Tag: Bitterness

God’s Three-Word Answer

Seed of Hope

More Thoughts on Forgiveness

Out of the Heart

Learning to Forgive – A Poem

For Heaven’s Sake Help Others

The Journey’s End

Anger Does Not Bring Righteousness

Forgiveness Brings Life – A Poem

My Return from Exile

Tag: Bitterness

God’s Three-Word Answer

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Seed of Hope

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Out of the Heart

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Learning to Forgive – A Poem

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Forgiveness Brings Life – A Poem

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My Return from Exile

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