John Donne

He was a scholar, soldier, and a cleric who was made Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral in 1621. He was a favorite read as an English Poet and 160 of his sermons were published. He lived from 1571 – 1631. A revised prose of John Donne. “All mankind is in one Volume.” When one person…

Inspired Authors

Beatrix Potter’s creative world was a universe woven from childhood passions and keen observations. Her love of animals began early. Rabbits, mice, and even a hedgehog were not merely pets, but companions who sparked endless curiosity. She sketched them meticulously, capturing their personalities in every whisker and twitch of a nose. The rolling hills and…

Amazing Creatures

The animal kingdom is marvelous to behold! As we observe the majestic animals, and all the beauty in nature, man pauses to consider how they came to be. As a building requires a Builder, so creation demands a Creator. Through the beauty of the universe we glimpse the power, wisdom and majesty of God. It…

Uncertainty Undone

Once a reluctant kid got persuaded to give in and completely surrender to the the Giver of all good things. He fought it, then thought it out in his spirit. His rebellion melted and the kid was inspired by a holy fire to pen these words. “But if I say, “I will not remember Him,…

Why not?

Why not pray and trust God? We have the freedom to choose who we trust. The news, or God? Heavenly Father, we humbly repent, and we trust that our every sin is forgiven and that our weakness will be transformed and used for Your glory. AMEN – Accept your Creator’s pure and powerful forgiveness. Now,…

Mystery Solved

In the last week of 2023, I began my annual challenge. To be greatly encouraged weekly by a new book. What a thrill it is to solve the complex mystery of Revelation. What a joy it is to understand the ending, the climax, and all that must be — Revelation is a TOTAL WOW BOOK!…

Sisters Unite

These 4 famous women have something in common. Rahab, Tamar, Ruth and Bathsheba are all in the Jesus family tree! These women were hand picked just like you and me. Some had affairs, some were prostitutes. Some lied and were not perfect in any way. But still God chose them… Hallelujah for the all inclusive…

Giants Among Us

A giant is not green or jolly. A giant in the Bible is all about creating folly. Wikipedia suggests that the giants of the Bible known as Nephilim are mysterious beings or people who are large and strong. The Hebrew word Nephilim is translated as giants. In the text of Genesis 6, the word is also…

Transformed

We are all in process of becoming. Each day we have the free choice to remain as we have always been, the comfortable, ordinary person that is settled in our accustomed way — or to be transformed into a new extraordinary being of radiant light. This remarkable review of “Mere Christianity” a book written by…

Aside Fun

Who rode in a sidecar, face shining as their soul was changed forever? A clue is that they grew up in Ireland. As a youth they pursed pleasure over all else. This poet read volumes and enjoyed great music. Their logic, philosophy and intellectual reasoning had dismissed God. That mystery solved along with other astonishing…