Standing Alone and Speaking Out

This is a story about 2 kings, 400 prophets and 1 man who stood for God.  It comes from 1 Kings 22.  I will not quote the chapter here, but I would encourage you to read it before you read this post.  The first 39 verses of that chapter tell the story...

Love Unrequited

This poem is one that turned into something quite different from what I set out to write.  It was written June 11, 2015.  It is a story about a journey through life of a little girl who seeks what we all seek:  Love returned to us.  I like it and I pray that someone...

September 11, 2001

This poem was written by Toni Kirkman (my ex-wife) on September 11, 2001.  This is a date that is burned into our collective memories.   September 11, 2001 by Toni Kirkman How many saints did God welcome with open arms today? “Precious in the sight of the Lord...

Lord, have mercy!

In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul, perhaps the most well known of all the New Testament characters, makes an amazing confession.  He said: Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the...