"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, 'Write, for these words are true and faithful.'” Revelation 21:4-5 (New King James Version)I absolutely love Tennessee. After so many … [Read more...] about The Whisper of the Fiery Red Tree
Archives for October 2008
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." Psalm 3:3 (Amplified Bible)Yesterday, as I sat in the worship service at church, the presence of God was so strong through a hymn I had not heard in longer than I can remember. Its melody was stirringly simple. A gentleman playing the flute accompanied the piano's voice. No one sang the words; only the music played. I … [Read more...] about O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
The View From Prison Bars
"Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me."Psalm 142:7 (New International Version)"Two [wo]men looked out prison bars,One saw mud, the other stars..." Author unknownEvery so often, on my way to my children's school, I spot a group of men dressed in black and white striped jumpsuits with the … [Read more...] about The View From Prison Bars
Under the Stars
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."Isaiah 40:25-26 (New International Version)Rob and the kids and I just … [Read more...] about Under the Stars