Family Matters
May 4, 2023, michaelbray Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Family Matters, Poetry, Position Papers,
You got to flaunt that gray hair! It’s a sign of that wisdom you got. Don’t be colorin’ it out with that Brown, black or blondy look; You’re too old to look young! It’s that sagacity you want to boast, So spew forth those words of wisdom When the time is right to be heard. […]
April 14, 2023, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Family Matters, Lamentations, Poetry,
“Ah,” said he to his lady,“We’ve both had lots of fun;You’ve been a hell of a harridan,But its time we bring it to an end.Ya know they got me and I’m goin’ to the pen,But wait for me, Dear, if you would;You know I’d be there if I could.” (Impersonal post-prison poetic pensiveness on a […]
April 13, 2023, michaelbray Character - or not, Family Matters, Poetry, Salvation,
A widow, a widower and a divorce*; Oh, life was rough on Beverly Bray! Those kids put her right through the ringer And her firstborn went to the “clinker”! They put the bloke right in the clink As if he needed time to think About ‘is “wicked” deeds! (O come on fools! Awaken! On whose […]
April 13, 2023, michaelbray Apologetics, Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Family Matters, Poetry, Salvation,
Lots of grace, lots of Law! We love justice; that’s all. We’re glad the Lord has set us free From the consequences of our sin: That eternal burn and fraternal fighting. His grace and peace is so inviting! But we are about the advance of Justice, That people will see the Law revealed In that […]
April 11, 2023, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Citizenship, Family Matters, Poetry, Position Papers, Wilmington Ohio,
Why are the firstborn of eleven And the fruity twins without “leaven”? What is the divine purpose for humans? Not only pro-creation but glorification Of the One and Only Holy Lord Who rescues us from the path of the horde That goes after the things of this world Only to have it all lost and […]
April 7, 2023, michaelbray Family Matters, Poetry, Salvation,
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 […]
April 7, 2023, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Family Matters, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Position Papers,
“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! […]
March 27, 2023, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Citizenship, Family Matters, Political Ministry of the Churches of God, Polytheistic Statism v. Christocracy, Position Papers,
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
March 27, 2023, michaelbray Character - or not, Citizenship, Family Matters, Lamentations, Poetry,
(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 […]
March 23, 2023, michaelbray Family Matters, Poetry,
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 […]