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The Glory of God  by Danny C. Wash      In a dream, an angel appeared and asked me if I wanted to see the glory of God. I said, “ yes, but how can I? ” The angel took me to a hilltop  at midday and told me to look at the sun but I said, “it will blind me if I look at it.” The angel replied, “that is true and so will the glory of God if you were to look directly at it.”   “Then, how can I see God’s glory,” I asked. The angel said, “Look at that green tree  on this hill.” I did and the angel said, “do you see the tree and it’s color?”  I said,  “yes, and it is beautiful.” The angel said, “when you see the tree, you are seeing  the light from the sun reflecting back to your eyes from the tree.” I asked, “but what  does that have to do with God’s glory?” The angel said, “the glory of God can be seen  by looking at Jesus because He said, ‘the one who has seen Me has seen the Father.’       God’s glory is reflected to you as Jesus through your spiritual eyes inside you when  you read ab

 Hymn of Praise to Our Lord       by Danny C. Wash                                                                                    Oh Lord, Who is our eternal rock Come in wonderful mercy near and rescue us from all our fear. How can we resist His great love Who came to take our just place and suffer the penalty of the race. He was the perfect eternal lamb for the Passover sacrifice having been found by God without blemish or spot to pay for our sins and bring the devil’s deeds to naught. He was beaten with whips that tore away his skin But much worse was the pain and guilt of our sin He suffered that our souls finally He might win. He was hung upon the cross in shame to shed His blood and sacrifice His life so that all are saved that believe in His name. All our sin in His beaten body in love He did undertake. Our old self was crucified in Him by taking our place and because He became sin as us, God did Jesus forsake. Jesus’ weakened body and heart could no longer bear the loss of

The Birds and the Bees                                                             by Danny C. Wash      The birds and the bees are flying in the trees and the bees are seeking pollen that is free. The birds are looking for sticks to build their nest, since they will be needing a place for their little guests and the little eggs will be laid in a home away from pests. The bees bring nectar to the hive for them to make honey for all of them to eat when its cold and not sunny. Bees are busy little fellows buzzing in the flowers and spreading pollen around with all their power. The pollen spread to other plants is needed for the gift of new life to be given from one to another. We are not alone in this world and we need others in order to share ourselves in the creation of life, like the birds and the bees and a man and a wife. (Caution: in telling children about the “birds and the bees,” you may want to give them a few more details than these; otherwise, they may grow up looking f

 Spring Has Sprung    by Danny C. Wash                                                                                                     Spring this year has now sprung, The bees buzz around the hives still hung in the trees where the sap does rise to the tips of the limbs to no ones surprise. The bees seek to rob the flowers of pollen in order to take to the hive before its all fallen. The leaves of the trees are starting to green as is the grass underneath them and in between. The birds they are singing and chirping their best and gathering their sticks in order to build a nest. The hibernating animals come out into the sunlight blinking and stretching their legs with all their might. Male animals begin seeking a suitable mate to begin the old ritual for which he can’t wait. In like manner a young man’s thoughts turn to love and is drawn like a moth to a light from above seeking a beautiful young woman as his truelove. But when old men in springtime awake from their snoring,

The Choice         by Danny C. Wash                                       “For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1Cor.1:18 There is Heaven above or hell below, what a choice we have, you know. Why worry, you say with your bright face shining from the sun above in its usual place. Eat, drink, be merry, and play you still say until the bill comes due which you must pay. With what will you pay when the check arrives, your life, your soul how will you survive. God is in His Heaven and the devil is below what will you fear when into death you must go. You don’t believe in Heaven or hell, you say, not afraid of the future nor to die anyway. What is this foolishness about the cross and Jesus who people say died for the lost. You’ll think about all of that some other time. But like the old hall clock does eventually chime  the last day will come and your time will have run and the chance for the right choice

The Anchor                                                                                     by Danny C. Wash  “ This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope  both sure and steadfast and one which enters within  the veil, where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us...” Hebrews 6:19 As a ship has an anchor to hold it fast in place firm to the sea floor  so that the boat can be controlled  and not be blown away or ashore, my soul like a ship in the sea must hold onto and be fixed to its anchor evermore. My soul-anchor is held fast in God’s love and when storms of grief and sin do blow His love strengthens me from above and I know that my God loves me so. When the mighty waves have ceased and the winds have stopped their blow I realized that even as I thought I increased my hold, it was God that would not let me go.

Sentence of Death or Life    by Danny C. Wash                                                                                                                                 [Paul speaking]:“...we were burdened excessively, beyond our   strength, so that we despaired even of life; indeed, we had the  sentence of death within ourselves so that we would not trust in  ourselves, but in God who raises the dead; who delivered us from  so great a peril of death, and will deliver us, He on whom we have  set our hope. And He will yet deliver us...” 2Corinthians 1:8-10 The tragic sentence of death by Adam’s sin, we humans were given at birth to begin our lives on this earth to exist within a hundred years or so for our life to live and use what we receive and what we can give. Our life faces many important choices to make, which one of two roads we encounter to take to the right hand or left, which way to go, but we have guides to help say yes or no. These are a Person and Book to help us know

Fruit of the Spirit     by Danny C. Wash                                                      “.. .the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,  kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control... ”  Galatians 5:22-23 In a dream, I saw in my soul in the inner part of me, there had been planted in that place by God a small tree which had shiny green leaves that were beautiful to see. This tree with luxurious leaves had been placed in my heart  with roots that intertwine with the Holy Spirit in that inner part. The leaves received bright and enriching light from God’s Son Who sits in Heaven at the right hand of God, the Holy One. As the Holy Spirit reigns on and over the leaves of the tree  the roots are watered and then fed by God’s word in me which provides the nourishment needed by the Spirit to grow  on this tree fruits of the Spirit in their season, the fruits we know as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control

 Forgiveness  by Danny C. Wash “ Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord,  though your sins are as scarlet, they will be white as snow;  though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. ”  Isaiah 1:18 Forgive yourself from past mistakes for Heaven’s sake. God has done that in His mercy if you will only take His grace and by confession of your sin to Him you make. Then, He is faithful and just to cleanse you from all sin. How can that be you say, my sin is too great for me to win such a thing as forgiveness and freedom from all this din of accusing thoughts of my past deeds and many sins. You are right to wonder at this great love He did enact But it was not you at all that earned this great fact It was God in Jesus, who came to take this great act as a shepherd would search for His sheep that are lost. He was the One who laid down His life on the cross to keep you from great punishment and eternal loss as the just reward for your sins and awful dross. Who can stand

The Peace of God                                                                              by Danny C. Wash   As a sparrow flitting and fluttering  about  come to mind these many accusing thoughts  as to what we have done or not done they shout and point to alleged fault arguing whether we ought. Our conscience quickly arises and seeks out the matter to judge aright or if it comes to naught. Sometimes, the conscience speaks with no doubt but then if unclear more information is sought. How can we decide what to do in this battle fought. If we will but seek the word of God it can do its part.  As the Bible informs, “let the peace of God rule in your heart.” Oh, the wonderful gift that the peace of God will impart. (“Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye  are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Colossians 3:15)