Hold Me, Jesus

This is a long time favorite, by one of my all-time favorite artists.
Rich Mullins – Hold Me, Jesus
It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

“You have been my king of glory, won’t you be my prince of peace.”

Point Man

I started reading a book, Point Man by Steve Farrar. It’s about the man’s role in the family.

The first chapter explains the spiritual dimension to the challenges men face. In a nutshell the first chapter can be summarized this way. “Satan wants to neutralize the man.” He will do this by alienating the man from his wife and by alienating him from his children.

It speaks to some of the challenges that I have faced in the last couple years. God has been gracious to protect me and my family!

Kryptonite Discovered!

A Poem

I was reading my friend’s blog today. There’s a poem that he’s written, that is very good and particularly relevant too.

What’s the Point?

 

Oh, Lord what calms the belly of the soul?
Each day men seek
and do not find.
Each day false idols to,
men do wrongly bind.

 

Greed eyes money,
that happiness should bring.
Lust eyes sex,
to make the soul fully sing.

 

Vigor eyes fame,
from fans that surround.
Age eyes purpose,
from the world around.

 

Yet all rings hollow
at life’s sunset.
For nothings lasts
past death’s onset.

 

So are we destined
for pain and despair?
Lord, is life beyond
hope of your repair?

 

So seem the words
of the wise old king.
Who sought those answers
away from your wing.

 

After all was said
what did he see?
After all was searched
what was the decree?

 

Fear God and obey
whatever his command.
For wholly this is
the purpose of man.

 

Happiness, wholeness
Power and delight
Reside in this.
Life’s made aright.

 

Promises he makes not
Of life trouble free.
Only that its purpose
will be fulfilled in yee.

 

For this the savior
did truly die.
Because we’re his
The apple of his eye.

 

To God be the glory.
Great things does He.
To God be the glory
Great things for me.

Dianthus Deltoides

I don’t have much to say today. So enjoy some of God’s creation.

The Blues

Of late this has been a song that I have enjoyed listening to. It seems sad, and somehow hopeful at the same time.

“It’ll be a day like this one
When the sky falls down and the hungry and poor and deserted are found”

“The Blues”

Is this the New Year or just another night?
Is this the new fear or just another fright?
Is this the new tear or just another desperation?

Is this the finger or just another fist?
Is this the kingdom or just a hit n’ miss?
A misdirection, most in all this desperation

Is this what they call freedom?
Is this what you call pain?
Is this what they call discontented fame?

It’ll be a day like this one
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in

I’m singing this one like a broken piece of glass
From broken arms an’ broken noses in the back
Is this the New Year or just another desperation?

You’re pushing till you’re shoving
You bend until you break
Till you stand on the broken fields where our fathers lay

It’ll be a day like this one
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in

There’s nothing here worth saving,
Is no one here at all?
Is there any net left that could break our fall?

It’ll be a day like this one
When the sky falls down and the hungry and poor and deserted are found
Are you discontented? Have you been pushing hard?
Have you been throwing down this broken house of cards?

It’ll be a day like this one
When the world caves in
When the world caves in
When the world caves in

Is there nothing left now?
Nothing left to sing
Are there any left who hasn’t kiss the enemy?
Is this the New Year or just another desperation?

Does justice never find you? Do the wicked never lose?
Is there any honest song to sing besides these blues?

And nothing is okay
Till the world caves in
Till the world caves in
Till the world caves in
Till the world caves in
Till the world caves in
Until the world caves in
Until the world caves in
Until the world caves in
Until the world caves in
Until the world caves in
Until the world caves in

by Switchfoot.

This is a great idea!

New Abortion Bill To Require Fetal Consent

Two Flowers

My nine year old daughter painted this. She was trying to imitate Monet’s impressionistic style. What’s more she created this from her imagination and not from looking at a photo or drawing.

My Favorite Jardin

One of my favorite places in Paris is the “Jardin de Luxembourg.” This photo is of one of my favorite spots of the garden.

There’s something dreamy and other worldly about this location. I loved sitting here and letting my mind wander.

Just wishing for a chance to run into Paris for a visit.

My Evil Side

I am Magneto

Magneto 75% Venom 74% Green Goblin 74% Mystique 74% Dark Phoenix 72% Lex Luthor 71% The Joker 68% Apocalypse 68% Dr. Doom 63% Mr. Freeze 61% Juggernaut 58% Catwoman 58% Riddler 57% Kingpin 54% Two-Face 38% Poison Ivy 33%

You fear the persecution of those that are different or underprivileged so much that you are willing to fight and hurt others for your cause.

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