The Raining Season

Yesterday her old-soul eyes were dry.
Just another scorched spirit empty
Of any tears to cry.

Yesterday they were lonely and sick,
Homeless, fatherless and forgotten
Their arms and legs just sticks.

Yesterday we shrugged, and stretched, and yawned,
Never admitting that children’s lives
Were something to be pawned.

Today quits our dry, selfish reasons.
We’ll be God’s voice, His hands and His feet,
‘Cause today is the Raining Season.

Today somebody with them played games,
Fed them rice, tucked them all into bed
And knows each of their names.

Today she softly began to weep
As she heard your voice, and in your arms
Safely was lulled to sleep.

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The Burden

Eyelids close with weariness but find no peace.

Was it better when I did not care;
When switching the channel cleared the air?

Shoulders bend under pressure with no release.

Why cannot God have died just for me,
Instead of the whole damn family tree?

Back aching to shed an impossible load.

"Lift your eyes my child and find some hope,
You are bound by love- not a slaver’s rope."

Spirit refreshed, knows this is a well trod road.

Another Disgraced Evangelist?

Jerusalem (National Current)- Religious Fanatic Revealed As Fraud

One of the Middle East’s most polarizing evangelists was tried and executed last week in what some are calling the biggest religious scandal in recent history.

Yeshua Benyosef was once little more than a small town carpenter, trying to scratch out a living to support his widowed mother and extended family. All that changed three years ago when he reportedly went missing for over a month, then suddenly returned claiming to possess power over evil spirits, and the ability to heal any ailment with a simple touch.

 With his charismatic personality, and a politically incorrect approach to almost any debate, Rabbi Benyosef quickly gained a following among those disenfranchised with the region’s current political and religious establishment.

 Although claiming to be a devout Jew, Rabbi Benyosef regularly angered local religious authorities by alluding to his supposedly divine origins.

Last Friday, in a rapid turn of events, Rabbi Benyosef was arrested on suspicions of political espionage and rumors that he had spoken of possible terrorist attacks on religious sites around Jerusalem. He was executed and buried as an enemy of the state, and increased security has been posted at his burial site as authorities fear a backlash from his supporters.

Rob Bell

Just putting his name on my blog could really generate a lot of hits. I'm not going to comment on his new book- I haven't read it! But in jumping around the Internet to see what all the controversy is, I stumbled upon this little video.



It started me thinking. Which doctrines do I have to believe in to keep from being labeled a heretic? And if I help people see that Jesus is the only way to God, but don't believe in hell, could you still call me a preacher of the gospel? Would you still call me a preacher of the gospel?

When will we be ready to engage the world with respect and humility? Or is it really still as simple as laying down the cold hard facts, getting a few souls to sign some decision cards, and then moving on? I hope not.

So is Rob Bell a heretic? Dunno.
Is his theology unbalanced, misguided, or worse? Dunno.
Do I as a conduit of the Spirit of God need to study the ancient scriptures for myself, so that I can know God better. Uh huh.
Do I as a follower of Jesus need to walk in humility? Yup.
Do I as a disciple of the Christ have to demonstrate love as my default setting? You betcha.

So let's get on with it.

Bad News for B.C. Families

The Baynes do not get their children back yet. Another 6 months at least. This is absolutely incredible. I don't understand it! For the full story click here.