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Author of A Time to Kill.
Character - or not
You’re On Stage
You entertain angels. They don’t see what is in your heart; You need to show them something: Singing, prayer, praise and good deeds, Sewing those divinity seeds. You entertain angels everyday! What do they say? What will they declare? Buck on up and put on a good show; Got deeds to do, don’t ya know! […]
michaelbray
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Something is Going On
https://www.lifenews.com/2022/06/13/abortion-activists-firebomb-another-pro-life-pregnancy-center-fourth-bombing-in-weeks/ We, the people of God, did not do what we could have done to shut down the abortuaries in this country. Yes, as no other institution, we provided what were called “crisis pregnancy centers” – now “women’s centers” – or the like. These alternative “choices” provided women with assistance in changing their minds about […]
michaelbray
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Fool! Fool!
Fool! Fool! You want to trust a man Who leaves his wife to come to you? What do you think next he’ll do? Think he will stay and be true? Like you are above all women Ready to take in the philanderer Whose character is as a slanderer Who snubs and defiles what is holy? […]
michaelbray
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Tribute to Dad Bray (short and simple)
Could not have had a better dad Than that one Joseph Bray He led us all and kept us on The right path all the way. It won’t long ’til we are there Rising up on holy air To join the fray in happy praise On and on in endless days. A.m. on 13 June […]
michaelbray
Jun 13, 20221 min read
A Knife from Thakur and Sunil
Those bottles sitting on a bookcase With a knife from Thakur and Sunil, Refugees from the East Whom we met in GermanyLooking for peace in the West Taken in by a fellow from the base. Col. Lembers had given them a place; He found them while they made the art Providing them shelter and a […]
michaelbray
Jun 13, 20221 min read
The Passing of Joseph Bray
The passing of Joseph Bray Made the second of June a shiny day. Into unhindered fellowship with God,Joining the company of saints, he sailed Where on joy there are no restraints. From din, he moves into pleasant light To meet the One who made it all. An excellent wife says “Bye!” to her man, And […]
michaelbray
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Sin Puts on Display
Sin helps to put on display That there is no other way. Explore it all and find it boring; Better by His grace be soaring. Turn to the one and only King; Happy praises you will sing. Yes, death has lost its sting Thanks to our triumphant King. He battered down the gates of hell […]
michaelbray
Jun 9, 20221 min read
In Honor of Joseph A. Bray
We honor our dad, known as Joseph A A man who honored the name of Bray. He left home to go to Annapolis; Was sent off to many-a metropolis Around the nation and lots of the world. And to the same his family he unfurled That Light shining for the glory of God, For Him, […]
michaelbray
Jun 7, 20221 min read
Joseph A. Bray Jr.
Back in Paterson long ago Was born a Bray named Joe. Went to Annapolis in ’47; Developed a taste for heaven. Graduated in fifty-one Part of the class, “second to none.” Met a stewardess on a plane; Beverly Holmstrom changed her name. Gave birth right a way to five little Brays; Mike came out in […]
michaelbray
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Onward for His Glory We Press
There will be no sorrow in heaven But will there be levels of joy? Will we reflect upon the good things Done here while laden with the sin That infected the whole world? The work of the Spirit in us His people, each one and all? Yes, with one another we’ll have a ball With […]
michaelbray
Apr 29, 20221 min read
US KDOO
Save yourself, US! Keep Democrats Out of Office! They are advocates for the murder of innocents; they are a traitors to the unborn of humanity; they are traitors to the nation. No Democrat is fit to rule. So just say no! It is a moral matter and, therefore, ought to be preached from every legitimate […]
michaelbray
Apr 27, 20221 min read
COVID and Assembly Forsaking
Give up that holy kiss; COVID rules, don’t ya know! The Church got to go on hold; Those gates of hell must prevail! The will of the virus be done; Forget the words of the Son!Hallowed be the name of the CDC; On the Word of God we’ll pee! 0915 on 25 April, 2022
michaelbray
Apr 25, 20221 min read
O When Those Clinics are Blowin’ Up
(To the tune of “Oh When the Saints Go Marchin’ In”) Verse 1O when those “clinics” Are blowin’ up O when those babies are set free O I want to see them glowing In every state from sea to sea Verse 2 They’re blowin’ up O what a sight! Gives every Christian some delight Get […]
michaelbray
Apr 25, 20221 min read
Keeping that Tithe in Perspective
Imagine a preacher in the ante-bellum South exhorting his congregation on their duty to tithe. “Now, I know y’all got slaves that you need to care for and they have those special needs that you want to meet and maybe at Christmas time you like to spend a little more on ’em. But you can’t […]
michaelbray
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Go Paivi Rasanan!
Paivi Rasanan quoted that Bible Over there in the land of Finland. Accused she was of “hate speech,” This prosecutor was opposing crime, Calling out abortion and euthanasia. What is with those decadent Fins? What kind of victory do they want to win? Looks like a suicidal nation of fools Protecting the work murderous ghouls.
michaelbray
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Finger Rings
Is. 3:21-4:1 Finger rings, nose rings, festal robes and tunics; My, those girls were struttin’ their stuff! Cloak, money purses, hand mirrors and undergarments; They even had those turbins and sexy veils. But the Lord said, “You got it all wrong! Got to sing Me a brand new song. Don’t want those belts, ropes, and […]
michaelbray
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Eucharistic Musings
Some like to chomp on Crackers, Others like to break that Bread. You do what you got to do andLet no foolishness get to your head.The Lord is present in the EucharistWhen the Sacrament is divvied on out,So you don’t got to fret and worryTryin’ to figure out what it’s all about.Partake and pass it […]
michaelbray
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Bread or Crackers Matter Not
Some partake of crackers; Others break the bread. Some folks sip the juice; Others drink the wine. What matters most unto the Lord Is that you walk the line! You see, you got to keep it straight, Lest you get a nasty fate, Meeting up with foulest minions Down in darkness in a crate. Therefore […]
michaelbray
Apr 20, 20221 min read
The Dynamic Dozen
(A 12-line hortatory poem sung to the tune of “The B-I-B-L-E Yes that’s the Book for Me”)at 0828 on 19 April, 2022 It’s the FGG* for me; Yes, that’s the way to be! You must construct a plan And then by it you stand. Don’t sit around and float With that hole in your boat. […]
michaelbray
Apr 20, 20221 min read
The Supper of Our Lord
The Lord Jesus is wholly present In the gathering of each holy church. As each partakes of that holy supper He does imbibe life that no other Gathering can supply, no matter how high Or lofty the company or occasion, Nor what the doctrinal persuasion. Christ is present with His holy followers Who gather humbly in […]
michaelbray
Apr 19, 20221 min read
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