Pay what you vow. This was Solomon’s instruction to his readers. Just before this, he had instructed them to draw near to God with guarded steps and not in haste, or impulsively (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2). He had told them to approach God and listen, because the sacrifices of fools are evil and they don’t … [Read more...]
In You
Enrapture me and capture me, Wrap me safely in Your love Hold me tight and keep me right, With wisdom from above Never let me stray from thee, Lest I wish to die Embrace me dearly in Your arms, In the moments that I cry Enrapture me and capture me, Forever keep me safe From this world of … [Read more...]
Got Peace?
Peace is something long hoped for and much desired by many. The classic Miss America answers “world peace” when asked about her wishes and dreams. The common Jewish greeting “Shalom” is translated “peace.” We hear people say they have come to peace with an idea, a fact, a reality they cannot change. … [Read more...]
Wisdom
The Preacher gives a very interesting piece of advice in Ecclesiastes 7:11-12. As usual, he gives us very practical information that applies to more than one facet of life. “Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun. For wisdom is protection just as money … [Read more...]
Rethroned
Perfect Lamb, Now slaughtered Holy King, dethroned Spitting, mocking, killing, Yet still His heart they owned Ripping, tearing open flesh, Blood freely flowing down Laughing even harder, As they placed the thorny crown Wincing, crushed, and dying, He prayed, "Your will, not … [Read more...]
Four Easy Steps to a Beautiful Soul
“Inner beauty is important… but not as important as outer beauty.” That was the first line of a commercial I saw the other day. Seriously. Of course, we all know the world’s standards of beauty, but I’d never heard them put so blatantly before. Apparently, all I have to do is buy some cream, some … [Read more...]
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