• Born From Above

    Amazing graceThat rescued meI once was blindBut now I see Spiritual deathIs the natural man’s lotWhen we’re born againThe Holy Spirit enters our heart All our sins are washed awayJesus’ blood takes away all sinWe are truly savedBecause of His propitiation Jesus beckons“Come, follow Me.”Christ aloneSets men free No way to God the FatherExcept through…

  • Baptism Considered

    Overview Baptism is a vital activity that is done in obedience to Christ’s command. Different Christian churches believe in what baptism is differently. I will argue for what I believe Scripture clearly teaches about baptism. Baptismal Regeneration Some churches, such as Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, as well as certain Anglicans, believe in…

  • A Climber’s Tale

    I climbedThe mountain highI could almostTouch the sky I made the ascentUp the Everest mountainGuided by my sherpaHis knowledge was certain As we climbedTens of thousands of feetThe air grew thinI could feel my heart beat After much arduous effortWe reached the summit at lastIt was an exhilarating momentOur view lets us see vast places…

  • The End Times

    The RaptureIs ourBlessed hopeWe don’t relyOn man, orEven a popeThe lastTrumpetWill soundIn an instantThe deadIn ChristWill riseThen the livingIn ChristWill also riseWe shall beCaught upTo meet ChristIn the airGod raised upMighty menOf faithLike John DarbyDispesationalismIs trueThe eschatology ofPremillennialismIs absolutelyValidChrist willReturn to EarthBeforeThe MillenniumThis is theSecond ComingJesus will ruleFrom JerusalemFor a millenniumI am edifiedBy readingThe ScofieldStudy…

  • Easter Reflections

    I was a wretched sinner, you seeI deserved Hell for an eternity At Calvary, Jesus suffered and diedAt the foot of the cross, Mary and John cried All hope seemed lostBut Christ paid the ultimate cost By His stripes we are healedBy Christ’s blood we are sealed Jesus, the perfect Passover Lamb of God AlmightyAll…

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow

    This song, recorded by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, is very beautiful and soothing. Known in Hawaii as “IZ” or “Brother IZ”. He went to the music studio at 3am and recorded this song in one take. Remarkable. Sadly, he died too young because of his high weight. This performance has been viewed on YouTube over 1.5 billion…

  • Deep Peace

    I recently came across this song, “Deep Peace”, by Bill Douglas. You can visit his website here. This composition is beautiful and ethereal. It’s very soothing!

  • My Daily Struggle With Mental Illness

    Tragically, I am insaneI have a defective brain At times, I have psychotic breaksA very heavy toll on my mind, it makes I struggle with major depressionIt’s a constant frustration I’m always fatigued and sadHaving this illness makes me mad This mental suffering is due to the FallMy only hope is the effectual call I…

  • Holy Week

    Easter is a special timeFull of joy and mirthBecause of EasterMan can have a second birth On Maundy Thursday, we commemorateThe Last Supper you seeIn the garden of GethsemaneJesus prayed and sweated blood profusely On Good FridayWe solemnly recallJesus trial, torture, and crucifixionHis death and burial Jesus was a sinless sacrificeWe are redeemed from all…

  • My Mental Health Journey

    I struggle mentally every dayI am full of dismay I lack motivationI labor for sanctification Often, I see and hearThings that aren’t there I am depressed all the timeGod cut me down in my prime I became mentally illAnd have to take many a pill For 25 years, I’ve foughtI’ve had many a bad thought…