There was a blackout one night. When the lights went out, I fumbled to the closet where we keep the candles for nights like this. I lit four of them. I was turning to leave with the large candle in my hand when I heard …
Continue ReadingIn that place between wakefulness and dreams, I found myself in the room. There were no distinguishing features, save for the one wall covered with small index card files. They were like the ones in libraries that list titles by author or subject in alphabetical order. But …
Continue ReadingMy fist against the wall; again and again This perfect little box I have built around myself A dance with the Devil I think I have mastered But only in my mind do I win
Continue ReadingNow I sit me down in schoolWhere praying is against the rule.For this great nation under GodFinds mention of Him very odd.If Scripture now the class recitesIt violates the Bill of Rights. Anytime my head I bowBecomes a federal matter now.The law is specific; the …
Continue ReadingI knelt to pray but not for long,I had too much to do.I had to hurry and get to workFor bills would soon be due. So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,And jumped up off my knees.My Christian duty was now doneMy soul could …
Continue ReadingHe opens another one of the cans,Thinking his mind would withstand.In a drunken rage,His anger is released in one thoughtless stage. Fearing nothing at all,He answers his angers call.He opens his truck door,Then presses the gas pedal to the floor. As he turns the last …
Continue ReadingAs part of the Bridge Builder Team, I am honored to represent “My people”. “My People” are people with disabilities, their parents, siblings, grandparents, and all those who are connected with them in some other way. They became “my people” the moment my brother was …
Continue ReadingWhenever God calls upon you, is your reaction more like that of Moses or of Jonah? We all know the story of Moses! When God called him through a burning bush to go and free his people, his reply was swift and bold: “Here I …
Continue ReadingThere was once a bridge which spanned a large river. During the day the bridge sat with its length running up and down the river paralleled with the banks, allowing ships to pass thru freely. But at certain times each day, a train would come …
Continue ReadingWho ever said the Christian life was easy? If you think it is easy, then I have an experiment for you. Step 1: Memorize the Bible verse “Do not be conformed to this world.” Step 2: Go down to your local recruiter, and tell them …
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