Lofty thoughts, which become ideals and hopefully–actions like forgiveness, freedom, liberty, holiness, purity, redemption, atonement, justice, retribution, love, kindness, patience, or equality begin as seeds planted in the souls of mankind by the Spirit of God hovering upon the treasure of the universe. As we mature to grapple–chew and swallow these, they break through concrete barriers with rapid force and power like…
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On the Cusp of Eternity
We have spent the last couple of days purchasing furniture and in general getting settled. It has been wild and woolly. But the good news is that we have made great progress. The process will continue for a few more weeks. I guess because we came from hot, hot Texas the weather here has been…
Hammered Gold
Two words captivated my heart… hammered gold… While in worship at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City one morning, my eyes fell on this passage from the Torah: Make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. Make the entire lampstand and its decorations of one piece-the base, center stem, lamp cups, buds, and petals…
From Glory to Glory!
Dad expired this morning at 6:26. His breathing was calm, and the room peaceful. It was a glorious expiration from this world to the next. These words have never been more true: “I am the resurrection and life, he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live” John 11:25. “We are…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 