“…in view of God’s mercy…” The preceding chapter (Romans 11) ends by discussing how God leaves is looking to show mercy to the disobedient. And then there is this beautiful passage: Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who […]
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Thoughts on Patience
Patience outfits faith, guides peace, assists love, equips humility, waits for penitence, seals confession, keeps the flesh in check, preserves the spirit, bridles the tongue, restrains the hands, tramples temptation underfoot, removes what causes us to stumble, brings martyrdom to perfection; it lightens the care of the poor, teaches moderation to the rich, lifts the […]
Getting Through
There I was, sitting comfortably, not much on my mind, no deep thoughts, when hundreds of long, floppy, blue tentacles suddenly approached and surrounded me. Soon gushes of water threatened me from all sides, and I wondered what bruising or bashing would come next. Darkness took over. I heard pounding at my door, pressing at […]