Not the Nails (Mt.27:31-56+Mk.15:20-42+Lk.23:26-49+Jn.19:16-37) RLB 10/25/23 There were screams of pain, filling the air.As flesh and wood, are secured there.Created to hold, many things together,Even in storms, and all kinds of weather. Nails were in use, before the year 3,000 B.C.,But none more signifiant, than these three.That secured His arms, and feet to the cross,Just…

Are You Prepared? (Matt. 26:17-19 + Mark 14:12-16 + Lk. 22:7-13) RLB 10/16/23 The most incredible thing happen, on that first day,Of the Festival, when the Passover lamb is slayed.We asked Jesus, “Where do we prepare, the meal for you?”“Go to Jerusalem, and obey what I tell you to do.” “As you go in the…

Alabaster Jar (Matt. 26:3-13 + Mk. 14:1-9 + Lk. 10:39-42 + Jn. 12:2-8) RLB 10/11/23 All I could do, was sit quietly at His feet,And listen to His every word, before we eat.It was like, there was, no one else in the room.Not even my sister, vigorously sweeping a broom. Of course she complained, about…

Eternity (Matt. 25:31-26:2) RLB 10/10/23 Eternity is something we can not comprehend.There is no beginning and there is no end.When we think we are someone who understands,Time in eternity is not measured by demands! Because it’s so hard, we think it’s not real.But we cannot deny, it’s presence we feel.The thought; you’re loved, more than…

Forever Near 10-09-2023 RLB 2:28 AM Please try not to cry because of my leaving.Do you can see my face, smiling and beaming?With a joy far greater than I have ever known.With a love beyond what I have ever shown. I am with the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.Whom I have loved all my life,…

Like A Trap (Matt. 24:1-5 + Mk. 13:1-37 + Lk. 21:5-39) RLB 10/07/23 Watch out! Was the cry, that I heard.Then I saw the sign, and read the word.Land Mines Ahead! They are on this path.Wasting no time, I quickly did the math. I knew if I continued, there would be grave danger.But this path…

Under God’s Wing (Matthew 23:1-33) RLB 10/06/23 Oh, the height from which we have fallen!Has everything God’s done, been forgotten?We speak one way, but our lives are another.Doing, not the good we should do, but the other. What sadness and tears! This must make God cry.And lovingly ask, just one question, “Why?”“Why when I’ve given…

Ultimate Question (Matt. 22:41-46 + Mark 12:34-37 + Luke 20:40-44) RLB 10/04/23 Of all life’s questions we will ever ask.From the very first question, to the very last.There is only one more important than the rest.For this question alone passes or fails life’s test. What’s the question? Will I need to study hard?Study, yes. For…

The Greatest Command (Matt. 22:34-40 + Mark 12:28-34) RLB 10/03/23 Listening to the debate and how Jesus explained the resurrection.His answer left the Sadducees without words, just reflection.Amazed because His teaching was like nothing of the latest,I asked, “Of all the commands, Teacher which one is the greatest?” Jesus replied quoting from the fifth book…

Few Are Chosen (Matthew 22:1-14) RLB 9/30/23 The King prepared a great wedding feast for his son.Servants told those invited, “It’s prepared!” But refused to come.So he sent other servants, “Its all ready!” Come let us feast.But those invited placed priority their own way, the King’s least. The King was furious for three invitations were…