Michael Bray

Author of A Time To Kill

Family Matters

Thanks for an Excellent Wife!

Having entered my eighth decade And for many-a child’s welfare prayedI am happy yet to be wifedBy one who keeps at bay that strife.She is as fair as a lady could beAnd still has much to do with me(A woeful beast descended from AdamHardly worth of such a madam)!On we go living in the moment,Knowing […]

How Ought the Church Be Seen in Town?

“In-creditable pastor in my life” might be a more accurate way of crediting a monarch who makes a church all about himself. A holy church is a community of called-out saints, not a monarchical assembly sitting under the a the dictates of a singular leader.  The Church of God is to be ruled by elders!  […]

Vouchers for Families Who Home School?

Why not?  A family takes on the expense of educating their children, relieving the state of the expense.  How about a voucher?  Or a tax deduction for those who opt to school their children privately? How about that “choice” thing that women’s libbers are always railing about?  Huh???? 27 March, 2023

Yes, Brothers and Sisters . . .

(A reflection prompted by a popular Christian song) “There’s gonna be a brighter day”  – Correct! “There are gonna be some brighter days” – Correct! “There’s gonna be some brighter days”  – WRONG!  (And that’s the popular song!  Teaching bad grammar to millions of naïve children . . . and parents!) Grammar police at your […]

Isaac and Alethea are Thirty?

You’re thirty already? And we’re still steady? But, can it really be; The twins could be this old? Yes.  Even smiling babies age And, yes, they are doing well. Of such news we do tell, And who may imagine: “Whatever happened to the two?” One is married and over seas; The other a teacher near […]

The “god” of Your Choice

You may be following the god of your choiceAnd giving some clout to your voice;Might be the god of Joseph SmithOr the “Allah” preached by Muhammad.Might be V.P. Wierville’s “Way” god(Another American invention.Oh, we are innovative in the USA!).Best, rather, to follow the SaviorCalling you to that holy behaviorWhich you can never but savorIn this […]

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