ROSES AND THORNS A certain man planted a rose and watered it faithfully, and before it blossomed, he examined it. He saw the bud that would soon blossom and also the thorns. And he thought, “How can any beautiful flower come from a plant burdened with so many sharp...
Living Your Faith
To Each His Own
TO EACH HIS OWN I cannot change the way I am, I never really try, God made me different and unique, I never ask him why. If I appear peculiar, There’s nothing I can do, You must accept me as I am, As I’ve accepted you. God made a...
This Is What Love Is All About
THIS IS WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, When an elderly gentleman in his 80’s, arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his...
The King’s Highway
THE KING’S HIGHWAY Once upon a time, a king had a great highway built for the people who lived in his kingdom. After it was completed, but before it was opened to the public, the king decided to have a contest. He invited as many of his subjects as...
Searching For A Vessel
SEARCHING FOR A VESSEL The Master was searching for a vessel to use; On the shelf there were many – which one would He choose? Take me, cried the gold one, I’m shiny and bright, I’m of great value and I do things just right. My beauty and lustre...