Taking it allNot giving it backNot able Not stableTo give it at all.How long How strong Does one have to beFor meAgainst meHow longO LordWhen I descend bareWhen I could not careWhen I wasn’t thereHow long until whenYou wont be there.O LordHow longLike horseman and lightningIt’s coming.And here.Double slice spearWords, honey and shrapnelYou’re here.So you… Continue reading For How Long
I have always despised the stories of those who appear to have it all figured out. Stages are set as if there is nothing to hide. Cameras are poised at the best angle in the best light. Actors present themselves as if there is nothing to fear. Yet, I know that it is much harder… Continue reading Secret Freedom
God began His world with a parting of the waters above and the waters below. Let there be light, He said, separating the light from the dark. Holding back the elements of turbulent chaos, with His great hands. Pulling forth life from dust. Bracing in place the puzzle of existence, piece by piece, with His… Continue reading God Lets Go
We are living in a time right now where the Christianity Faith is becoming exceedingly unpopular. Not that it is untrue. Not that it is in danger of disappearing. God will certainly preserve His Church and His people in the worst of times. But I think we are more concerned about confessing an ancient faith… Continue reading YOU are What’s Wrong with Christianity
Do you ever wonder if you believe in God? His history. His people. His promises. His Kingdom. Do you wonder if it's all true? But that’s not my problem. I wish it were. If I could just question the veracity of the claims, and wonder about my place in the world. That would be easier. … Continue reading After Rose Colored Glasses
It’s not Christmas. The neighbors haven’t plastered their home with Easter lights, nor has the Easter tree been trimmed with ribbons and bows. The little children don’t bubble with excitement in quite the same way. The grownups don’t stay up late shopping and preparing for the long-anticipated Easter Eve. It’s not Christmas, rather it is… Continue reading Ancient Easter is for the Kids
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has glazed over eyes? Those who tarry long over wine; those who go to try mixed wine. Do not look at wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. In… Continue reading Addicted to Sin
We’ve all done it, perhaps some more than others. It usually surfaces when we are at a cross road, an important decision, or an uncomfortable spot. Sometimes it is in response to something really terrible; a death, a loss, or an extreme sin we find within. It flashes through the mind of almost everyone who… Continue reading Seek God’s Will: Spit in the Face of Christ
Exodus 12:1-27 “Why is this night different from all other nights?” the child asks. The golden twilight feels heavier than usual. Father ties up his sandals hurriedly, and mother paces looking out the front window. Dustier by the minute, neighbors and friends suddenly stir up the narrow streets with suspense. Bleating little lambs, anxious shouts… Continue reading Looking for the Lamb
Cindy Koch 