This is a poem I wrote a while back, but my posting schedule did not permit it to be shared until now. In a moment of disappointment in my fellow man, and in the reminder that our enemies are not just people who avowedly oppose us; but also those unwitting pawns whose heart and deedsContinue reading “To Love Thy Enemies”
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Numbers 22 Commentary
It is a lovely day today as I sit down to carry this task, and a lovely day still as I prepare to send these words out. Today is November 1st, All Saint’s Day. Praise be to the Lord for the endurance of His saints. We thank Him for all who have gone before, thoseContinue reading “Numbers 22 Commentary”
For What Is This Song?
This is a piece I wrote for an organization known as Arts in the Park. They hosted me yesterday as an author to showcase my recent book, Prayers of a Warrior, and also to share an original poem prior to their concert. I researched the organization, as well as the band they were hosting, toContinue reading “For What Is This Song?”
Independence Day: July 4th, 2025
All this week, Independence Day has been celebrated in various ways across my community in Midwestern America. Watching a fireworks show last night made me nostalgic for a time that has not yet transpired, but which I look forward to most dearly. A time when I will join with all those American Christians who haveContinue reading “Independence Day: July 4th, 2025”
My First Book Now Available
Recently, I finished publishing my first book. The title is Prayers of a Warrior: Devotional Poetry to the Lord of Armies. You can find it on Amazon by clicking here. It is available for 4.99 USD, and should be purchasable internationally. It is a devotional poetry/prayer book. In it are 31 selections from the HolyContinue reading “My First Book Now Available”
Seasons Come and Seasons Go
In Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 11, Solomon tells us that God has set eternity in the hearts of men. In other words, the Lord has given us a longing for things that are neverending and ever-changing. In Psalm 37, verse 4, the Psalmist tells us to “take delight in the Lord, and He will giveContinue reading “Seasons Come and Seasons Go”
Nahum 1 Commentary
The selected verse on Biblehub’s devotional page for the evening of February 22nd is Nahum 1:3. In the NKJV, this verse reads “The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, And will not at all acquit the wicked.” The larger passage is a declaration of judgement against the nation of Assyria, and theContinue reading “Nahum 1 Commentary”
Merry Christmas 2024
The Advent season is the time leading up to the celebration of Christmas. By this time, it is Christmas Eve where I am, the day just before. During this time, we ponder the faithfulness of our Lord in not leaving us to our doom, fulfilling the promise to send us a Savior from the veryContinue reading “Merry Christmas 2024”
The Importance of Weapons and the Overestimation of Bare Hands
Throughout my nearly three decades of life as a martial artist, I have routinely encountered a superiority complex among people who either have little to no combat experience (simulated or otherwise) or have not had recent experience for too long. Honestly, this is a problem I also had during my adolescence. The main issue IContinue reading “The Importance of Weapons and the Overestimation of Bare Hands”
Commentary On 2 Samuel 7:25
While wondering what to post about at the very end of this month, I stumbled across the Devotions page on Biblehub.com. From there, I jumped to 2 Samuel 7:25, and then the full chapter of 2 Samuel 7. It is a brief excerpt with a simple, yet profound message. The verse 2 Samuel 7:25 readsContinue reading “Commentary On 2 Samuel 7:25”
The Pensive Warrior 