Sabbath Mourning

Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK SHALL BE SCATTERED.’” Matthew 26:31 Men scattered by their fears to bleakest grief, Into mourning without hope, despairing sorrow. Two days locked in now […]

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Judges 1–6: Gideon & Battles

Read the Bible in 2011 ◊ Week 6: Tuesday But the LORD said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” Judges 6:23 – In The God Who Is There, Francis Schaeffer issued a call to arms for my generation with this quote: “If I profess with the loudest voice […]

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On Behalf of Scattered Sheep

When the lion comes and the bear attacks, Sheep tremble in fear and distress, With none to guard and with none to guide, They scatter and flee from known paths. And their cries resound, Shepherds… where are you? When ground gives way and crumbles beneath, Sheep stumble and fall, breaking limbs, With none to lift […]

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Reflections on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

The heart that hears and understands With tenderness the pain, In caring, shares revealing scars To help me bear the strain. Compassion’s mark is found on those Who suffering have met; I trace their kindness in their words, As well as courage set. Those who have been through fire’s blaze Shine bright to those who […]

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