Glory Abode

The Kiss Last Sabbath! Enter Lazarus home,   Two kisses were exchanged. Grateful, adoration overflowed. From tomb to home, what more!   Mary longed to kiss Your kind face, But kosher she’d remain.   The taboo line she'd not step over                                                                    Nor sully Your pure name.   Uninvited, came to the feast, Hung’ring only to thank. Fragrant nard, tears, and long flowing hair; His feet were kissed and washed.   Cleansed Simon shrank from greeting kiss His repute to preserve. Whispered story of debts forgiven; Won over sight and soul .   Temple court no more a market, Kids and ...

Into the vault of eternity-past this Friday disappeared. As darkness deepened  another Sabbath Day had just begun. This friend of mine was quietly welcoming his Sabbath in his usual way. Vesper service ended. He prepared to nestle down to review the lesson he would study in about twelve hours. He then slipped into a quiet sleep.   This night was unlike every other night of sleep. I shall allow my friend to speak for himself. His words will mean more to you.   “The clock said 2:10 as I awoke. No cobwebs of lingering sleep dimmed my eyes. A dream so  vivid and beautiful was the reason. My body and soul were filled with Joy and Shalom.   “There before my eyes was a scene, serene and beautiful. The lush grass extended all the way to the sea. The sea was calm. No crashing waves. The surface was smooth and inviting. I ventured onto it boldly. There I was walking without sinking. Suddenly an orca came up to me in a friendly way. We conversed and played toge...

At Calvary’s cross;         It seemed all was lost.                                               It looked like the enemies had won.                                               The devil was dancing.                                               His minions were celebrating.       ...