“What is truth?”* an ancient ruler asked
putting proof of truth’s existence and value
to global task…
Need one climb a mountain
it to seek?
The highest grounds
with steepest peaks?
… More Truth’s Importance Renewed
On a path perilous for all mortal clay,
Jews, then Gentiles imperfectly swayed
rejoiced, when they converted
to, what was once called–
‘The Way’,
(New and vastly different from Judaism’s traditions
and Christianity of this day.)
John heard amazingly from heaven
‘Almighty’ Jehovah, adoringly say:
““This is my Son, the beloved,
whom I have approved.””
Initiating this change
difficult to swallow
causing discomfort and religious dismay: … More Adherence to ‘The Law’ Still Required?
Wayne walked back into his Father’s home
without Sabrina, feeling quite alone
when Mr. Kang appeared
on the elaborate staircase
to belittle Wayne with his aggressive stare
and bombastic words for the servants to hear:
“I can imagine; knew where you’d be.
Back begging that pathetic immigrant ‘she’
to return to you and all that you see,”
as he waved his arm to and fro
regarding his wealth and prosperity.
Disregarding a well-known fact
that all fore-parents on this land
were not born here.
So a lack of hospitality is a ‘loveless’ act.
And thoughtless speech is ‘uncouth’
and shows a lack of tact…
Wayne spun on his heels
to his steps retract.
Back to Sabrina to beg her pardon
as to a judge lenient.
For Sabrina showed love and mercy
like her Father.
And Wayne needed her support
to lead a life productive.
Always he felt that against him
the decks were deadly stacked…
Words to Self: Go In Peace…cont’d … More Marching On. . . 21st Century Love During a Time of Violence: Wayne & Sabrina (27)
Flickering flames hot
of orange and red
raged between
my heart and head
crippled
forward moves
with feet of lead
until learned
to walk in peace.
Yes:
“Go in peace.”
Now:
Straight ahead…
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“May the God who gives hope
fill you with all joy and peace
by your trusting in him,
so that you may abound
in hope
with power of holy spirit.”
Rom. 15:13.
Since:
“Jehovah is waiting patiently
to show you favor,
And he will rise up
to show you mercy.
For Jehovah is a God of justice.
Happy are all those
keeping
in expectation
of him.”
Isaiah 30:18. … More Words to Self: ‘Go In Peace’
Flying
spinning
in sun, sleet, or rain
tossed by a devil
cloaked
wise, though, insane.
Heads–headed downward.
Tails–trailing too.
Still rushing the mud
under somebody’s shoe
made by blood, urine, booze.
Anyway you lose.
Or cradled.
The palm?
A trusty hand.
Never to fling you to randomly land.
Since given a choice
what coin would you be?
Flung in the air.
For a time, careless, and free?
Trusting fate to control?
Or, allow yourself security?
Gratefully collected
placed lovingly inside
a grand treasury?
Making decisions
slaps chance
in the face.
A sensation worth
an everlasting,
joyful, peaceful pace! … More Marching On. . . 21st Century Love During a Time of Violence: Wayne & Sabrina (26)
““‘A son honors a father,
and a servant his master.
So if I am a father,
where is the honor due me?
And if I am a master,
where is the fear due me?’
Jehovah of armies says to you priests
who are despising my name.” Mal. 1:6. … More A ‘Father’ and a ‘Master’
“The generous person
will prosper,
And whoever refreshes others
will himself be
refreshed.” … More Be ‘Sound in Mind’?
A snare is set
for each perfectly
to drum our hearts;
to catch
through tail
or other intimate parts
by whiff or sight
into web
ensnared.
Caught,
though taught:
Be wise;
aware.
So that he’ll hopefully
miss the mark.
Yes,
our thoughts he seeks/sought
to us assail…
But, mercy still
is master key
for prisoners
wanting
to prevail;
to be set free
if
over
sinful desires
one
gains
personal
mastery. … More Ensnared
“Make sure of all things;
hold fast to what is fine.” 1 Thess. 5:21.
Please, do not “pay attention to false stories
and to genealogies.
Such things end up in nothing useful
but merely give rise to speculations
rather than providing anything from God
in connection with faith.
Really, the objective of this instruction is
love out of a clean heart
and out of a good conscience
and out of faith
without hypocrisy.
By deviating from these things,
some have been turned aside to meaningless talk.
They want to be teachers of law,
but they do not understand either the things they are saying
or the things they insist on so strongly.” 1 Tim. 1:4-7. … More ‘Make Sure of All Things’–A Compilation (contest Which Version Of God. – Goronwy)
“Stand complete and with firm conviction
in all the will of God.” Col. 4:12.
“By your endurance
you will preserve your lives.” Luke 21:19. … More ‘By Your Endurance. . .’ To All Nations
ITH & SB 