The Natural man is by nature a self-seeking son,Who is bent on self-promotion and satisfaction,His many hours are spent seeking for pleasure,To enhance, expand and exaggerate are his leisure. At the root of this proud soul is a complex of superiority,Using this to give others a complex of inferiority.If a magnifying glass were used toContinue reading “Pride”
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Faith
Because I cannot seeThe beginning from the end,I sometimes walk on blindlyMy actions to defend. My vision is obscuredBy the pathways that I take,It seems I’m walking in the darkAnd errors I do make. If faith is like a mustard seedThough small it still will grow,I must remember who I amAnd seek for God toContinue reading “Faith”
The Miracle of it all
Part 1-The Day to Remember July 23rd, 1988 began as any normal day with my wife Jan dropping me off at work. It would however end up being the beginning of one of the most difficult days and time periods of my young life. I was 23 years old and Jan was still a youngContinue reading “The Miracle of it all”
A Marvelous Work and a Wonder
Into a grove of trees on a beautiful Spring day,A young man went into that grove to pray.His one desire was a simple answer to know,Which church should I join? I desire to grow. A simple and earnest prayer of longing and desire,Was offered from a spiritual boy who did inquire.His humble prayer from aContinue reading “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”
The Five Thousand
When the Savior walked on earth, at times his heart was heavy with grief,For one who died a testament of his life and mission, dispelling disbelief.Elias had come, prepared the way, so the Savior could minister to all,He gave his life a testament of Christ who would raise him from the fall. The Savior desiredContinue reading “The Five Thousand”
Feasting Upon His Words
Come unto the Holy One and feast upon his word,Seeking daily for his guidance so his voice may be heard.Spend no money for things that have no worth,Hearken to his words, they will bring about new birth. When his word is deeply seeded within your heart,Then you’ll feel the sacred pull to fully do yourContinue reading “Feasting Upon His Words”
Foundations
Building my foundation, a lengthy lifelong pursuit,Seeking to plant and yield life’s eternal fruit.To follow the Savior whose foundation is sure,Can lead me by still waters running clean and pure. The Rock of my Salvation my Chief Cornerstone,Has clearly marked the path the way he has shown.No earthly architect can shore up the sands unsure,OnlyContinue reading “Foundations”
The Lamb of God
From the very beginning of man’s mortal sojourn,The need for a Savior and Redeemer we would learn,Would come from the wise choice to face the world of sin,Through agency’s decision the real journey did begin. Though difficult spiritual banishment seemed a final blow,It would bring heaven’s pascual lamb down here below.To lift the fallen manContinue reading “The Lamb of God”
Bridges
What are the bridges of life I ponder?As through this mortal realm I wander.Every day bridges we findBuilding expanses to broaden our mind. What can bridge the gap from here to there,To pastures green with flowers so fair?The call of immortality,That only comes from deity. How may we cross-impassable streams,To the distant land made ofContinue reading “Bridges”
Come Unto Christ
To come unto Christ, I raise my eyesIn search of him who hears my cries.As I seek to bind my wounded heart,With balm of Gilead I do start… To find a way to increase my faith,Though in paths of treachery I often stray.For in my search for true happinessI often find only selfishness. Yet myContinue reading “Come Unto Christ”