Your kingdom come… The British Empire, The Roman Empire, The Spanish Empire, The Russian Empire, The Caliphates, Chinese Dynasties, Mongols, Aztecs, Greeks, Macedonians, Egyptians, Mayans, Babylonians, Huns, Assyrians, Napoleon, Genghis Khan, Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein, Michael Jackson. These all have at least two things in common; first, they ruled or attempted to rule, the world.… Continue reading Your Kingdom Come…
Month: October 2020
Nature’s Slumber Party
As the late summer dozes and Autumn’s color rises invitations flutter to nymphs everywhere. The waving fronded sylphs in western warmer weather rebuff her rude request, rippling in the salty air. But the silent stoic sprites, standing in the cooler climates, accept the sultry summons to her seasonal soiree. The party’s slow in starting but… Continue reading Nature’s Slumber Party
Hallowed be Thy Name…
Hallowed be Your Name… I had a discussion the other day about the “unforgivable sin.” One person said it really wasn’t scriptural; God forgives everything. Another person told how their church said certain sexual sins were unforgivable; premarital sex, homosexuality, bestiality, and the like. But most said they weren’t sure what it was or if… Continue reading Hallowed be Thy Name…
Our Father in Heaven…
Our Father in Heaven… Jesus told us to pray to Our Father in Heaven, not our earthly father. This important distinction needs to be addressed because many have had horrible-no-good-very-bad-fathers; and they are the only sort of father we can imagine. But even those who have had good fathers still have an inadequate view of… Continue reading Our Father in Heaven…
Our Father…
Our Father… Luke’s genealogy of Jesus begins by saying Jesus was thought to be the son of Joseph and concludes by saying he was the son of God. The first record we have of Jesus’ speaking is in his twelfth year when he replies to Joseph and Mary who were upset by his staying in… Continue reading Our Father…