Luther Quote
“…The prophet Daniel rightly pictured the pope, that he would be a king, that would according to his own will, that is, would regard neither spirituality nor temporality.”
– Table Talk, p.186
Christians – it’s wise to avoid extreme opinions on items not concerning the soul. Some stories make police look good – some show brutality. Truth-be-known, both have validity; don’t climb on either “band wagon.” Some people have desecrated the flag – others have over-reacted with near “flag worship.” Don’t do either. Media (controlled?) may have an agenda. Don’t allow its hype to shift your footing an 1/8th of an inch – be anchored on the Bible, not on “news” (including your favorite “conservative”).
– eab, 9/27/17
IN A NUTSHELL
Upon a tree with serrated leaf, I found,
A fresh nut growing, smooth and round.
It had grown all summer, at its best,
But September still found it far from rest.
Its shape was right, its form – “No sweat.”
But maturity it was striving for, and
Hadn’t reached there yet.
Its size told that – a little small,
Give it time, “Rome wasn’t built in a fall.”
Its color also revealed its youth,
Now, don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t uncouth.
It just lacked the brown of Autumn’s tone,
The pastel acorns claim for their own.
I’m sure given time it will be just right,
Big, full-fruited, sealed Tupperware-tight,
Grown-up color, maturity’s stroke,
The future, miniature, enduring oak.
But this morning, it’s not ready for all that,
Growing feet above the forest floor-mat.
This morning it’s ready to be youthful and green,
To stick by its place and flourish unseen.
I’ve expressed in part what I felt to tell,
Youth to maturity – in a nutshell.
Farewell.
– eab, Sept. 1976,
Never “partner” with anyone (regardless of good looks, “charm” or strengths) whose prime goal is less than clear obedience to The Almighty: not close friendships, not dating, definitely not marriage.
– eab, 9/26/17
“How monotonously alike all the great tyrants and conquerors have been:
how gloriously different are the saints.”
– C. S. Lewis, from his BEYOND PERSONALITY
Jude 14
“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying,
‘Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,’”
Some Christians are worried about ball players and the anthem.
Christian, what about the fact that they “work” on the specific Christian Day of Worship?
Christian, what about their many alleged acts of depravity?
Christian, what about their ridiculous pay checks?
Christian, what about these demigods virtually “being” in your family room?
– eab, 9/27/17
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