Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 19, 2021 • 32 Comments
Love is but a song we sing. Fear’s the way we die. You can make the mountains ring, or make the angels cry. Though the bird is on the wing, and you may not know why, Come on people now. Smile on your brother! Everybody get together, try to love one another right now. –... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 12, 2021 • 69 Comments
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, on to victory! Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise! – Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), from “Onward, Christian Soldiers” (1865) There is no powerful evil entity in opposition to God. It doesn’t matter whether... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • June 05, 2021 • 54 Comments
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before! Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle, see his banner go! – Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924), from “Onward, Christian Soldiers” (1865) Christianity itself is the central obstacle to the advancement of Jesus in the modern world. Jesus... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 29, 2021 • 44 Comments
We are the world. We are the children. We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving. There’s a choice we’re making. We’re saving our own lives! It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me. – Michael Jackson (1958-2009) & Lionel Richie, from “We Are the World” (1985)... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 22, 2021 • 48 Comments
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It’s gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day! – Johnny Nash (1940-2020), from “I Can See Clearly Now” (1972) The only way for humankind to fix all that is... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 15, 2021 • 46 Comments
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting. Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear. Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, And I say it’s all right! – George Harrison (1943-2001), from “Here Comes the Sun” (1969) A religion is a system of beliefs based in human ideas about... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 08, 2021 • 33 Comments
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing. Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He. The Lord of hosts His name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle.... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • May 01, 2021 • 36 Comments
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing. Our Helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe! His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. – Martin Luther (1483-1546) from “A Mighty... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 24, 2021 • 43 Comments
Day by day, Day by day, Oh Dear Lord, Three things I pray. To see thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly Day by day. – Stephen Schwartz, “Day by Day” from “Godspell” (1972) Last week we discussed our need to better understand the Godhead so we can explore the history... Read More
Posted by Roberta Grimes • April 17, 2021 • 91 Comments
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, May I know Thee more clearly, Love Thee more dearly, Follow Thee more nearly. – St. Richard of Chichester (1197-1253), From his deathbed prayer (1253) If we hope to achieve some level of understanding of how the Godhead works in the world, we are going to have to... Read More
