A longer item than I usually write, all five stanzas, but still a short work, on the defense of the gospel. A topic nobody much wants to address. Especially today. Continue reading
2011/06/08
by J. Randal
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2011/02/05
by J. Randal
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Cloudburst: No forbidden subjects here
People have their forbidden subjects. Depending on place, person, and epoch, some things can’t be talked about. Sex, money, politics, and other topics have been considered taboo at some point. In the church, politics was off limits, but no more … Continue reading
2010/12/27
by J. Randal
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UPLift: In Gray and Gravid Swirls
UPLift, Your Day to Shine http://YourDaytoShine.com Get the book that started on UPLift: CHOOSE! IN GRAY AND GRAVID SWIRLS by J. Randal Matheny The clouds sit low upon my brow, They came I know not why nor how; I ask … Continue reading
2010/11/04
by J. Randal
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UPLift: Fit for a King
Last night, in our home Bible group, after chit-chat with guests about an upcoming trip to teach Hebrews and 1 Corinthians, I ditched the planned reading of Matthew 28 (following our daily Bible reading schedule) to devote our time to … Continue reading
2010/07/19
by J. Randal
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A short poem: Your Choices and Mine
YOUR CHOICES AND MINE by J. Randal Matheny You make your choices, I make mine; They separate us or entwine; So when you chart a course That causes me remorse, Do not complain or wheedle or whine.
2010/07/16
by J. Randal
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Poem: God’s Acts
Here’s a little UPLift offering: GOD’S ACTS, by J. Randal Matheny What God may do beyond our sight and reach We cannot know and little can we dream; But in our world his acts defy all speech, His praise renews … Continue reading
2010/06/26
by J. Randal
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How Many Read My Lines I’ll Never Know
The automatic posting got really messed up from the joined lines, so you can go here to read it.
2010/06/19
by J. Randal
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Poem: His Guiding Hand
In honor of Father’s Day, to my dad. His Guiding Hand by J. Randal Matheny, UPLift His guiding hand points forward day and night, Forever present, urging toward the right; In faith believing, proud my steps have led To kingdom … Continue reading
2010/05/08
by J. Randal
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Mother’s Day Poem: My Mother
This May, 2005, poem still says it as I want it said. Thanks, Mom, I love you. My Mother by J. Randal Matheny My mother gave me more than life and breath, She gave me faith in God and glee … Continue reading
2009/06/25
by J. Randal
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Poem: Questions
The Lord welcomes us as we are, where we are, with our questions and doubts. And he has an answer for every question, a comfort for every doubt. So says this UPLift poem.