Weeds Amongst the WheatPentecost 8; Matthew 13:24-30Who is to blame for weeds amongst the wheat?Do seeds of hate and prejudice remain,lodged out of sight until they can compete,released by heat and stirred to life by rain?Their roots lie tangled with the growing grain:to tear them up would risk uprooting crop.At harvest time, their nature willContinue reading “Weeds Amongst the Wheat”
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Tell Us Plainly
Tell us PlainlyEaster 4; John 10:22-30There’s some who want a label, clearly stated,so they can judge and file this case away.The evidence of deeds is under rated,and mystery ignored on every day.If Jesus said, “For sure, I’m God’s Messiah!”they’d call it blasphemy and want him dead,dismiss him as deluded or a liar,and heap their scornContinue reading “Tell Us Plainly”
Tell Us Plainly
Tell us Plainly Easter 4; John 10:22-30 There’s some who want a label, clearly stated, so they can judge and file this case away. The evidence of deeds is under rated, and mystery ignored on every day. If Jesus said, “For sure, I’m God’s Messiah!” they’d call it blasphemy and want him dead, dismiss himContinue reading “Tell Us Plainly”
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