Rock in the road

  Up until now, there was  a rock in the road of my life, A rock causing turbulence in the stream of my energies, One common to all,  Expectations!   Expectations can clog the flow, They can muddy the waters of our hearts.   Are they not formulated by our thinking and then inform our … More Rock in the road

Jurisdictional Authority

Musing on the jurisdictional nature of authority in the Kingdom of Yehovah. Introduction; It has been my experience that most issues of division between men come when one does not respect another’s boundaries or realm of authority; therefore offending another’s dignity. The proverbs (Israel’s book of ancient wisdom) entreat us to “not move the ancient … More Jurisdictional Authority

Secret Service

Does God have a secret service? The Central Intelligence Agency is one of many secret services. Are you in the know? Does God have a secret service? Oswald Chambers writes “We are called to be unobtrusive disciples, not heroes. When we are right with God, the tiniest thing done out of love for Him is … More Secret Service

Positioning

Again , I  battle my pride of position, the place where I sit upon my throne. The place I stand in my high and mighty fortress , overseeing my realm. Territories and  authorities all about us, lands full of  glory or disgrace. Ruling servants, arrogance on ones face or serving humbly; seeing it all as grace. We … More Positioning

Setting the Course

  Setting the course heading up north, Forgetting not what’s been, wondering what will be, yet trusting, trusting, only in thee. I need not understand, simply trusting in thee;  you are my compass. We flounder and fall and sometimes we crawl but it’s the motion that counts; curling in upon on self is death. Death … More Setting the Course

Vanity Fair

  Vanity Fair, its temptations everywhere, Or majestic glory in holiest truth; Living in realms of wonder.   These mutually exclusive kingdoms catch our hearts in between.   Vanity Fair, serving our self-made airs, or seeking the face of grace in truth; It’s the choice we’ve made from  youth.   The realms of God, The kingdoms of this world, We … More Vanity Fair