Jesus never said a thing without the ring of action round his pricking words. When he declared that cheeks should turn each time their other halves were spurned, remember that his own cheek fared worse than those he preached to. See, when they were striking, he was biting each resisting word inside his mouth. No,Continue reading “Teacher”
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Lent: Man of Sorrows 3
Obedience is a crown of thorns. The earth’s the Lord’s; He does as He pleases, and it pleases Him to wear these thorns. Joy set before Him, He endures; joy not instantaneous, I yield. Obedience is a crown of thorns, and I despise this crown. Go into the wilderness; see all earth’s kingdoms laid atContinue reading “Lent: Man of Sorrows 3”
The Consolations of Writing 