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Author of A Time to Kill.
Salvation
Walkin’ With Jesus
‘”I’m gonna walk with Jesus! You can choose whatever road you choose, But I’m gonna walk with Jesus.” Don’t snooze. Might have to bust some places up;With others I may need to get rough,But I’m gonna walk with Jesus.I remember how He tore up that templeSetting for us an important example.There are times when we […]
michaelbray
Feb 13, 20241 min read
“Freedom!”
It is a seductive proclamation. When one hears it trumpeted, his attention is expected and he is inclined to affirm whatever the proclaiming voice is advocating. Who can oppose “freedom”? Isn’t it “all good”? Of course not. Freedom to practice manstealing is not good. Freedom to butcher babies is not good. Freedom to sin is […]
michaelbray
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Those Misbehaving Friends
Whenever you see someone misbehaving: Even just some sloppy bathroom shaving, Remember that we are all fallen critters, Always disrupting or offending someone. We all rub each other the wrong way From time to time and need to be awareAnd not just give one another a stare.How we, I indeed, fail to respect and restoreThose […]
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Grave Robber!
He takes action, subjecting himself, dangerously, to the possibility of capture and punishment. So did the Savior. He took action, entering a world given over the Devil; a world full of disgusting sinners who would reject His efforts to save their disgusting souls. No one would ever choose Him. All are fallen sinners, rejecting Him, […]
michaelbray
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Tribute to Claudia Colvin
She was the wife of my co-pastor, Mike Colvin, at Reformation Lutheran Church. She passed, very recently, into the presence of the Lord: Father, Son and Spirit, whom she diligently served and honored with her life. When we think of Claudia, the words “diligent, jovial optimism” come to mind. Little explanation is due. She was […]
michaelbray
Feb 6, 20241 min read
Another Call to American Heretics
(In the Land of the Free to Err and Go to Hell) Maybe you’re stuck, having been sucked Into the false teachings of Wierville,Smith, or the Watchtower “witnesses.”Oh those anti-Trinitarian heretics flourishIn the home of the brave and land of the free!Freedom to follow any god you choose!Oh, but best to get back to what […]
michaelbray
Feb 2, 20241 min read
On Those Pagan Alternatives
Zeus had nine daughters,But he got nothin’ on me.Mine know the LordAnd in His service they are!His worshiped the starsOr whatever was handy to praise.Got to get those basics straightIf you want to enter the heavenly gaitAnd miss that nasty burn!Serve the Lord and duly learnThat it is by His grace you get saved!Got nothin’ […]
michaelbray
Jan 29, 20241 min read
“Can’t Forgive Myself”
Ever heard that blasphemous bullshit? Yeah. It says “God might forgive me, but I – being above God – can’t forgive myself.” It is the testimony of a blasphemous ass. Who do you think God is? Someone whose forgiveness you can cancel? Over-ride? You arrogant, self-centered, autonomous sinner! Repent and receive His grace!
michaelbray
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Nine Daughters
Like Zeus, I had nine daughters But mine were much more fair than his:Mine were named in honor of our LordAnd His call for Christians to follow Him.It is the Triune God, Father, Son, and SpiritTo whom all honor, service and worship is due.All other gods are but the vain imaginings of men:Idols good for […]
michaelbray
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Trials and Tribulation are “Natural”
Since the fall of man and God’s plan To restore the dignity of Adam through death, The matters of sacrifice and trouble has beset Humanity and the whole world. It is normal, right, and good to go through trials: The means of divine grace by which He transforms Those whom He has called out of […]
michaelbray
Jan 26, 20241 min read
The Heart of America
Pro-life Americans are the heart of America. Maybe you think them to be extreme:Indeed, as the heart like a streamPumping constantly without rest!Yeah, there is extremity in truth;It rejects falsehood and evil.Sorry, it is not tolerant of perversion.But thanks be to God for truthAnd for sending the Truth to us to dieFor our disgusting, baby-killing, […]
michaelbray
Jan 12, 20241 min read
On Divine Shuffling
I was laicized by no one. My status as a teacher never changed; The disbanding of a church And the shuffling of its people Dispersed into new assemblies Is a feature of the Spirit’s movements.He does what He wills apart from our thrillsOr objections to His choices and decrees.Sometimes we are in for a squeezeAs […]
michaelbray
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Another Call to Derelict Heretics
The Wiervillain Way is, of course, the wrong way. It is the way of the Triune One which saves your day. Indeed, it is the way to save your eternity from hell. Of all things in this life, the honoring of God is your duty. No matter all the joy you get from philosophy or […]
michaelbray
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Come ‘Round, Heretics!
(There Is Room For All Those Repentant) Maybe you suffered a twist: Became a Wierville Wayist; Or went as a polytheist Off into never-never land, Following gods of many choices, Listening to all kinds of voices. Yeah, Joe Smith was quite the dreamer And then became a religious schemer. Oh, but repent and come around!There […]
michaelbray
Jan 9, 20241 min read
We Free Americans Can Choose
In America, we got everything to lose; We can follow any god we want to choose!Got freedom to be any kind of heretic!(We can suck on things that make a fellow sick.)Might be a “Witness” or a Wierville fan;Might even be a member of the Ku Klux Klan,But we are FREE to do what we […]
michaelbray
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Come All Ye Heretics!
You may be a free-thinking heretic Or a follower in an American cult: A Russell, Watchtower, Witness, A Smithy Mormon,A Wierville Wayist,A Women’s Rights Pro-abort,Or a heretic of some other sort.Come, rather, to the Truth:The Triune God who has always been!The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.There is life to be found in Him who came […]
michaelbray
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Disciple-making and Thanksgiving
Who, more than anyone else, inspired your walk with Jesus? Thank God for that person. Thank the person. Be that person to someone else. 18 Dec., 2023
michaelbray
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Buck Up! No Regrets!
Slaves needed liberty;Babies need air to breathe.Always challenges in a fallen worldWhere evil is nastily unfurled.Plenty of asses to be kicked,But no butts to be licked.Stand for the Truth – straight up;Might someone’s peace disrupt.(“Tough shit!” as some might say.Sometimes there’s no other way.)Action was needed for all;Takes, sometimes, some nasty gall.Deny the greedy to […]
michaelbray
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Pedro Henrique
Brazilian singer Pedro HenriqueDied on this date in November;He was a brother singing for the Lord.Never know when your time will come;Be ready every day for that momentWhen He takes you off this planetTo be with Him forever and ever.Praise Him day and night and in the fightGot things to do and life is short. […]
michaelbray
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Son of God
The Messiah, Jesus, is both “Son of God” and “Son of Man.” He is divine . . . and human – by the incarnation. We, people, by contrast, are human by nature; we are not divine. We have a wonderful heritage coming to us: eternal life going forward. But we have no eternality – going […]
michaelbray
Dec 14, 20231 min read
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