Monthly Archives: March 2021

Nature blushed in reverence of God’s Son upon the tree, While the thirsty mob for death did yell. Jesus died that day to set his killers free, But God refused to leave the Holy One in hell. That is why He died though Satan’s worst at Him was hurled; That is why from heav’n toContinue reading “Waiting the Call (An Easter Poem)”

It is often referred to as the “Holy Week,” the last week upon earth of Jesus’ life amongst men as the God-man, culminating in the cruel cross crucifixion.  It serves us well to be reminded often of the unspeakable Calvary event, unspeakable because of the rejection of Jesus by His own whom He came to redeem;Continue reading “The Crucifixion Week”

How powerful a touch can be!  It costs the giver virtually nothing but can be of inestimable value to the recipient.  It can melt hearts hardened by bitter woes, can obliterate man made fences that have obstructed relationships and can soothe cares better than man’s best pharmaceuticals. Three of Jesus’ disciples, his inner circle including Peter, JamesContinue reading “Transforming Touch”

One wintry night in 1985 I knocked on the door of a west side Indianapolis house where a couple lived who had recently visited our Sunday services, paying a follow up visit in hopes of getting to know this gentleman and his wife better.  It took a while for anyone to answer my knock, but atContinue reading “God’s Go to Man”

Maybe the Merriam-Webster folk will get ahold of this post and help me to ease into the vernacular of our day the concept of “held.”  Much like, within the last few years, the word woke has been eased into the slang vernacular of this 21st century.  A cursory study of the origin and meaning of woke, according toContinue reading “#held”

It’s a question that has stymied many believers who, having trusted Christ for salvation, obeyed Him in Baptism and surrendered to Him for service, have wondered how they can know for certain what God’s perfect will for their life is in their daily walk and work for their Lord and Savior.  They have a heartContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 2”

Ever wrestled with the question, “What does God want me to do in this situation?”  Maybe you are contemplating a career change or a move to another city or a decision about where to attend school and what course of studies to pursue.  Maybe it’s a friendship that is trending toward a relationship and youContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 1”

To those of you who knew and loved Evangelist, Educator and Missions statesman, Dr. Monroe Parker, it will surprise you that the Thomasville, AL native has been with his Lord for 25 years now.  He impacted so many of our lives, directly or indirectly, through his teaching, preaching and mentoring, that his memory is lodgedContinue reading “The Monk”

I’ve been thinking about the very biblical concept of “together.”  That word first occurs in the first chapter of the Bible, verse nine, when we are told that the waters under the heaven were gathered together.  It was in the order of creation, that some things be gathered together and were not made to exist alone. Continue reading “Two Gather”

True or False:  “What the world needs today is more religion.”  I suppose that most readers of “You and God” would answer that question with an unequivocal “False!”  But wait a minute, please.  James, in his New Testament epistle, says that there is a religion that is pure and undefiled.  (James 1:27)  He contrasts itContinue reading “Pure Religion”