Salvation
February 13, 2024, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Character - or not, Poetry, Salvation,
‘”I’m gonna walk with Jesus! You can choose whatever road you choose, But I’m gonna walk with Jesus.” Don’t snooze. Might have to bust some places up;With others I may need to get rough,But I’m gonna walk with Jesus.I remember how He tore up that templeSetting for us an important example.There are times when we […]
February 12, 2024, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Position Papers, Salvation,
It is a seductive proclamation. When one hears it trumpeted, his attention is expected and he is inclined to affirm whatever the proclaiming voice is advocating. Who can oppose “freedom”? Isn’t it “all good”? Of course not. Freedom to practice manstealing is not good. Freedom to butcher babies is not good. Freedom to sin is […]
February 8, 2024, michaelbray Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Family Matters, Poetry, Salvation,
Whenever you see someone misbehaving: Even just some sloppy bathroom shaving, Remember that we are all fallen critters, Always disrupting or offending someone. We all rub each other the wrong way From time to time and need to be awareAnd not just give one another a stare.How we, I indeed, fail to respect and restoreThose […]
February 8, 2024, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Position Papers, Salvation,
He takes action, subjecting himself, dangerously, to the possibility of capture and punishment. So did the Savior. He took action, entering a world given over the Devil; a world full of disgusting sinners who would reject His efforts to save their disgusting souls. No one would ever choose Him. All are fallen sinners, rejecting Him, […]
February 6, 2024, michaelbray Actors in the Kingdom: selections, Character - or not, Ecclesiastical Matters, Reformation Lutheran Church, Salvation,
She was the wife of my co-pastor, Mike Colvin, at Reformation Lutheran Church. She passed, very recently, into the presence of the Lord: Father, Son and Spirit, whom she diligently served and honored with her life. When we think of Claudia, the words “diligent, jovial optimism” come to mind. Little explanation is due. She was […]
February 2, 2024, michaelbray Apologetics, Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation,
(In the Land of the Free to Err and Go to Hell) Maybe you’re stuck, having been sucked Into the false teachings of Wierville,Smith, or the Watchtower “witnesses.”Oh those anti-Trinitarian heretics flourishIn the home of the brave and land of the free!Freedom to follow any god you choose!Oh, but best to get back to what […]
January 29, 2024, michaelbray Apologetics, Apostasy Cowardice or Buffoonery, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation,
Zeus had nine daughters,But he got nothin’ on me.Mine know the LordAnd in His service they are!His worshiped the starsOr whatever was handy to praise.Got to get those basics straightIf you want to enter the heavenly gaitAnd miss that nasty burn!Serve the Lord and duly learnThat it is by His grace you get saved!Got nothin’ […]
January 27, 2024, michaelbray Apologetics, Position Papers, Salvation,
Ever heard that blasphemous bullshit? Yeah. It says “God might forgive me, but I – being above God – can’t forgive myself.” It is the testimony of a blasphemous ass. Who do you think God is? Someone whose forgiveness you can cancel? Over-ride? You arrogant, self-centered, autonomous sinner! Repent and receive His grace!
January 27, 2024, michaelbray Character - or not, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation, Sanctity of Human Beings,
Like Zeus, I had nine daughters But mine were much more fair than his:Mine were named in honor of our LordAnd His call for Christians to follow Him.It is the Triune God, Father, Son, and SpiritTo whom all honor, service and worship is due.All other gods are but the vain imaginings of men:Idols good for […]
January 26, 2024, michaelbray Character - or not, Poetry, Position Papers, Salvation,
Since the fall of man and God’s plan To restore the dignity of Adam through death, The matters of sacrifice and trouble has beset Humanity and the whole world. It is normal, right, and good to go through trials: The means of divine grace by which He transforms Those whom He has called out of […]