Author of A Time To Kill
2 Sam 20 Now Sheba was a worthless fellow, A Benjamite who blew the trumpet real good. Said, “We got no portion with King Dave! To your tents, you men, everyone!” Then David locked up his concubines; (3) Had to break out and get on the run! A wise woman called, “Hear, hear!” “Come here […]
To the tune of “America” (“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies . . .) O Beautiful, you’ve lost the race You’ve fallen far from grace You’re high and dry while babies die You don’t deserve this place That land would vomit you right out But for the grace of God He’s done with you, your time […]
When the heathen cry “Uncle”! And say, “Please tell us what to do!” Do we have an answer to give them Some counsel that they can use? Do we say, “Ah, just trust in the Lord” And leave them to figure it out? Or do we give ’em those Ten with a shout? “No murder, […]
The subject comes often to mind. Folks confuse “religion” with fiction and “philosophy” with fact. Somehow, those dealing in the realm of philosophy are presumed to be folks who deal with facts and then come to reasonable speculations about what life is all about. But those folks dealing in “religion” ply with insupportable wishes and […]
Ikeman, the eggman Fries ’em every day; Downs those eggs, I say! A fella might say, “No way!” Yeah, he swallows ’em down Fast as a blood hound Runnin’ after that prey! Said, “He’s an egg-eatin’ man!” And he’s doin’ all he can To teach those kids And coach those boys Not messin’ round with […]
The wicked one would twist and pervert; Ours is to resist, run, and stay alert. We stay on course by means of the Force That Spirit Whom He has sent By His grace to take the place Of the Savior Who saved the race From all its wanton disgrace. He rebukes, woos, and guides As […]
2 Sam. 19:31f. Barzillai came down from Rogelim Stayed with the king in Mahanaim The king said, “Let’s cross the river.” (33) “But, I’m an old man! Eighty, don’t ya know? I can’t just get up and go! Let me go back to my home town And there go down into the ground. (37) But […]
2 Sam 18 (3 Aug., 2021) Absalom was stuck in a tree Hanging by his hair for all to see (v. 9) Well, the word got back to Joab And he decided he would take a stab. He took three spears in his hand (14) And put them through the heart of that man There […]
2 Sam. 17 & 182 August, 2021 Hushai contradicted Ahithophel (17:7) But the plan of Hushai was bad And the Lord had trouble in line By the counsel of Ahithophel to come. The Lord had a plan for Absalom; Calamity was on its way. (14) “Don’t spend the night in these fords. (16) Got on […]
(2 Sam. 19) Barzillai was a very old guy Said, “Why should I cross over? I don’t want to be a burden to the king! (35) Go on and do your own thing. Eighty years old, don’t know up from down. Can’t taste what I eat or even fool around. I need to go home […]