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Wilmington Wrestling Tragedy (1)
(The First Reflection)0755 on 26 Feb., 2023 Wrestling competition was coming up soon –Which I enjoy better than my classical tunes.Gonna leave my radio behindAnd watch Wilmington kick some behind!But one of my stars in not there!He’ll be sittin’ in the stands somewhere;“Kid got kicked off the team for a vape!”“Oh no! Whom did he […]
michaelbray
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Wilmington Wrestling Tragedy (2)
“Kid got kicked off the team for vaping!” “What?!? Whom did he rape?” “I said he was VAPING!” “Vaping!? What’s that?” “You know, suckin’ in some air! Through a pipe-like thing; It’s kinda like smokin’.” “Nah, who would do such a thing!?” “Well, a fellow might get sick, ya know!” “I mean who would kick […]
michaelbray
Mar 1, 20231 min read
A BFGF Situation
(Inspired by Job 38) From time to time evil creeps in Upon a people in the din of sin. “They darken counsel By words without knowledge;” Minds blinded by Lawless freedom, But open to any fool to lead them. O fools! Do you need a plague? Some blood, frogs, gnats, and flies? It’s what you […]
michaelbray
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Happy Baptism Day to Petra!
It’s happy Baptism Day to Petra An excellent girl etcetera A good witness by a daughter Who’s brought others to the water And delivered them from strife Bringing them that life Which comes from above. Got that kindness and love That warms the heart And helps others depart From the ways of the fool And […]
michaelbray
Feb 28, 20231 min read
For “Vaping”?
Kicked off the wrestling team for “vaping”? Yeah, not raping . . . V-A-P-I-N-G! Pretty dog-gone harsh and down-right cruel to us spectators. Why should we fans be punished for such a simple “offense”? Not to mention screwing over a kid’s wrestling scholarship opportunities. Any discipline for students who blaspheme or disrespect teachers in class? […]
michaelbray
Feb 28, 20231 min read
A Dad Regrets His Snipping
A dad had a few kids And said he had enough. Got himself “snipped”; Thought he was done. Tried to make life easy and fun; Didn’t want to risk another child; Wanted to put life in the mild Mode and keep any extras at bay So to enjoy that easier day Without those little imps […]
michaelbray
Feb 24, 20231 min read
We Americans Submit to Tyrants
(We Do Not Freely Follow God Nor Our Consciences) Should a Christian nation submit to the “opinions” of renegade “justices” who issue decrees which nullify its laws and justice? Decrees which advance wickedness and murder? Why ought the people submit to a decree which makes baby-murder a “legal” and protected act? How sick is a […]
michaelbray
Feb 24, 20231 min read
Enchanted With His Grace
In a free society the greedy One has the opportunity To gain more wealth. Does it bother you That he may use stealth? Are you jealous of the rich? Do you envy what others have? Why not be thankful for what is yours? Live your life and do your chores! Let the rich and poor […]
michaelbray
Feb 23, 20231 min read
Those Coveted Miracles and Our Sanctification
No, He didn’t move any mountains;And He only parted one “sea”!He did part a “reed sea” (actually) a river:-And Moses walked through it-Once for himself and another time for Joshua.He also parted the Jordan River once for ElijahAnd another time for Elisha.That’s four partings of rivers. So let us back off of the damned claimThat He […]
michaelbray
Feb 22, 20231 min read
Popularity or Glory?
In order to gain the respect of a plurality One must sometimes disrespect a minority: Those radicals which sometimes bring a stink To a movement which depends upon numbers. So it is and has always been on the course for the win. Pursuit of victory sometimes competes with the love of truth. It is glorious, […]
michaelbray
Feb 21, 20231 min read
THE Sport of Wrestling
There were times in some places Where the boys who went out for wresting Were the kids who couldn’t play basketball; The lesser athletic kids, well, just wrestled. Such times and places are fewer now, thank God, As the sport is coming to its proper place of respect. It is THE sport where the most […]
michaelbray
Feb 21, 20231 min read
Justice Is Derived From Truth!
Justice is derived from Truth And Truth proceeds from God’s Law. So a nation which denies or ignores that Law Will be in quite a quandary, Lacking the means to find justice. What are the Supremes to do As they attempt to render a judgment? What is Right and what is Wrong If they do […]
michaelbray
Feb 20, 20231 min read
SMAC
Single Man Activist Club An association of men who are single and intentional – men who have purpose and zeal to accomplish goals for the sake of justice. They gather, occasionally, to encourage one another in their endeavors as SMKs (Sing Men for the Kingdom). They SMAC down the world and advance the KOG (Kingdom […]
michaelbray
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Jayne Endured
Sire of twelve and mothered eleven. (Anastasia died and went to heaven. In the womb she passed away, But we will see her on that day When we join with her and the redeemed After passing through many rough streams.) Jayne endured through many-a trial, Aware that she was bought by His blood. She pressed […]
michaelbray
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Believe, Trust, and Obey
Well, one race it is, indeed, full of sin In need of the Lord to win The day and take it from the night By means of His glorious light That shines all over the world As his mercy on man is unfurled. Yes, many will stumble and be broken; In lust and pride they’ll […]
michaelbray
Feb 16, 20231 min read
Roll Up Those Sleeves!
Nothin’ but the blood of Jesus Can rescue you from death. (Might put it out o’ your mind Drinkin’ or sniffin’ that meth.) Bow on down and face the ground, Your eternal place of rest! (Not to mention a place called “hell” Waiting for off-putting fools) Life does throw some shit our way, But we’ve […]
michaelbray
Feb 9, 20231 min read
“Lord, Show Us Your Glory”?
The Vertical Church Band sings a song called “Open Up The Heavens” where a call for God to show His power is sung out with joy and enthusiasm. Yes, open up the heavensWe want to see youOpen up the floodgatesA mighty riverFlowing from your heartFilling every part of our praise Show us, show us […]
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Rescue the Oppressed . . .
“Eye hath not seen, Nor ear heard, Neither hath in entered The heart of man What God hath prepared.” So don’t bother to wonder! Just do what He says: Feed the poor, Clothe the naked,, Rescue the oppressed. Justice shall you do Until your days are through. Simple enough; get tough. 8 Feb early p.m.
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20231 min read
The Confused Preacher
Lo and behold, saw him comin’ down the road; He was a Methopresbaptilutherian. Had his knickers in a knot And for the Lord he was hot; There were things he wanted to change! Yeah, he had a reformation in mind And he felt he was behind, So he got on to the run. But before […]
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20231 min read
Dear Romanists,
8 Feb., 2023 Dear Romanists, You believe in the triune God. Good! You believe in transubstantiation (re the Lord’s Supper)? Fine. You want to believe in a monarchical rule of the churches throughout the world by a “pope”? Okay. . . You believe in the retention of members who continue in sin by their belief […]
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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