Joseph hopped off the camel at the request of his captors. A crowd was forming around them. Items were removed from other camels and set out for inspection. Money was exchanged as Joseph watched. A prominent-looking man approached his captors. “Have you any slaves this trip?” They walked up to Joseph. “I have this fine… Continue reading A FOREIGN LAND
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There once was a peacock named Ralph
There once was a peacock named Ralph Who lucked out by living in a house The person he kept was a girl named Dyann Although not a dog she still had a plan She came to her folks and asked for a leash When they asked “Why?” she simply said “Please.” Next thing they know… Continue reading There once was a peacock named Ralph
The ultimate mode of transportation
These past few months at work have been a bit of a challenge for this aging man. Forget about just work, come to think of it everything is becoming a challenge for this aging man. I guess that’s fodder for a future blog post. At the beginning of each year we’re given the opportunity to… Continue reading The ultimate mode of transportation
A PROPER BURIAL
“Are you sure He’s dead?” “A soldier pierced His side. He never flinched. The spirit has left Him. Yes, He’s dead.” “What do we do now? We can’t leave Him there. Tomorrow’s Sabbath.” Joseph looked around. His glance landed on the tomb he just had completed. “I’ll see if Pilate will give me permission to… Continue reading A PROPER BURIAL
Faithfulness Rewarded
Simeon awoke with a smile on his face. “In my calculations it’s been forty days since the angels appeared to the shepherds near Bethlehem. Are You coming today, my Lord?” A peace filled his soul as he dressed and ate breakfast. “Yes, today I shall see my redeemer face-to-face.” He left his cane by the… Continue reading Faithfulness Rewarded
Okay, I admit it. I’m socially challenged.
Events have made it so I finally have to make a public admission. “My name is Wade and I’m socially challenged.” There, I’ve said it. Now watch my video where I explain why I can’t hide my ineptness any longer. Keep smiling. Wade
AN INITIAL DOUBT
Zacharias strained to see the lots as they were cast to see who would be chosen to present the incense offering in the temple. It was a long time since he’d been in the mix this far along. Others started chanting his name to try to get the lots to cast in his favor. He… Continue reading AN INITIAL DOUBT
How successful can a reluctant evangelist really be?
When we last saw our friend Jonah, the reluctant evangelist, he was gasping in his first breath of oxygenated air in three days on the banks of the Euphrates River. The fish either slipped back into the H2O he was acquainted with or was dragged on shore and made into a grand feast by the… Continue reading How successful can a reluctant evangelist really be?
GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN
Daniel spent the evening in prayer. Tonight was a particularly difficult time of struggle. The sounds from the party were echoing in his chamber. His heart had been torn from his chest earlier when he heard King Belshazzar yell out, “Bring the chalices from the temple in Judah.” “LORD God have mercy on their souls.… Continue reading GOD’S SPIRIT WITHIN
THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
David opened his eyes to find one of his servants staring at him. He rolled on his back and let out a deep sigh. “How did my lord the king sleep?” “Your lord didn’t sleep much at all last night. Is it too much to ask for a fire in this room? I was too… Continue reading THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR