Child-like Prayers

Child-like Prayers

“And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words” (Mt 6:7). There is a type of educated, well-meaning Christian man who has worked hard to learn many things theological. He knows his Bible and can...
Waiting Usefully For God

Waiting Usefully For God

I would like to not finish this commentary for the good reason that the Lord has returned to take me back to Heaven. We shall see.  For now, I mostly live on the restless side of anticipation for His appearance; and on my tougher days, I all but demand it. I routinely...
Perfect Timing Every time

Perfect Timing Every time

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails” (Prov 19:21). A rude driver cut me off and it cost me the green light. Fuming mad was I. Five hours later I spotted a neighbor whom I knew only casually. He was about to...
Bible Study For Forgetful Types

Bible Study For Forgetful Types

“I don’t suppose I’ll ever forget ol’ what’s his name.” So goes the well-traveled quip—said during Vaudeville days for sure, and maybe even said much earlier by one of eight remaining humans who floated on the water in an ark. The quip bears much truth when it comes...