Into the velvet darkness, how it beckons and appeals. Remove from me the human roar that daybreak oft’ reveals. Untamed force? It thrills some souls, but, it’s like hell on earth to me: the clamorous, the reckless leave me tired and gloomy. GOD gently whispers…
Overflowing in the darkness tears run their hidden course, ’round ancient bulwarks standing firm on paths of sad remorse. How precious is that vital flow that streams o’er rocks of blame; it wears them down or moves them on and crushes stones of shame. Each…
A group of men and women of varying ages chat quietly among themselves while sitting in the beautifully decorated living room of their most important committee member. Their hostess is glad all the members are at this meeting. Each member brings to the group his or…
Once upon a time a fine young woman lived in country near a wonderful Kingdom. In that Kingdom reigned and ruled a good and just King Who was KING over all other kings. She’d often heard of this KING, but, having never seen Him, she…
A ‘synopsis’ from The Disciplines of Life by V.R Edman of Wheaton College; copyright 1948, Scripture Press Foundation I ‘crunched’ this book chapter by chapter for the sake of the people of God in Jesus Christ. If you have not read this book, for whatever your…
“Every branch that bears fruit, the Lord God purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” It is the branch that bears the fruit That feels the knife, To prune it for a larger growth And fuller life, Though every budding twig be lopped,…
On a cold and stormy day a small sail boat overturns and a lone occupant falls into the wild and dangerous sea. With waves crashing over her, a woman struggles, desperate to keep her head above water. As time passes she finds herself growing weaker…
Who is this Man of Adam’s kind? Seed of Abraham and Sarah. Melchizedek and Israel knew the coming of Messiah. Could I be of His Royal Line or unworthy of His Table? Exalted place or fate unknown I would serve this KING, if able. Does…
Unwilling to ignore God’s call, the prophet bows his head; with trembling limbs and anxious heart, his earnest prayers are said: “My Lord, oh God of Israel, I am this day alone. Will You quicken my weary soul? Will You strengthen frail human bone?” Anguished…
When man and woman together sing that old and precious song; when his heart hums that special tune and her heart sings along; night soon fades and shadows cease: love’s melody plays on. As two candles brighter glow, two hearts entwined shall also grow into…