Candlelit Shadow Boxing

Candlelit Shadow Boxing 

"Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." (John 3:20-21)

...he leaves home for work. Leaves work for fling, he slips of his ring. He waits in an alley, he checks and disconnects from his world. Blinded, so comfort is sought; his hands offer solace as they escape to seclusion. The groove made by his covenant is distinct, and his fencing becomes undone...

Only those with secrets hide, if you have truth share it and let the light of many eyes see. Be who you are and be the best you while you're at it. 

JRT 

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Love Fights & Protects

Love Fights & Protects

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:11-12)

Have you ever tried on full army gear? Even the thought of it is heavy; of certainty too is your readiness for war. To combat evil, you need a full suit of pure love. Are you ready for battle?

"Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:14-17)

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Eat Good, Live Good, Sleep Good

Eat Good, Live Good, Sleep Good

"This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toil some labour under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart." (Ecclesiastes 5:18-20)

Wise King Solomon searched out the boundaries of civilizations for the meaning of life and found much to be merely vanity. With eternity written on man's heart, there is much time to pass, even unto one's pause in sleep. Let not your days be lost being miserable and alone. 

"Cheerfulness is as natural to the heart of man in strong health as colour to his cheek; and wherever there is habitual gloom there must be either bad air, unwholesome food, improperly severe labor or erring habits of life." John Ruskin

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God & Saviour

God and Saviour

'Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.' (1 Timothy 3:16) 

The human mind, often inundated with requests for responses and decision, grapples with the thought of a timeless all powerful being. What further befuddleds mankind is somehow this creator made all, loves all, and has a purpose for all; especially for man who dominates his planet. 

All is not well for mankind, though there has been much to write about in history. Under the influence of sin man has strayed afar and was destined for doom. This doom however has and will be kept a bay by God, for He purposes much good for humankind. His master worker, Jesus, has yet more to do even since creation. 

'For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace with his blood, shed on the cross.' (Colossians 1:19-20) This sacrifice is the basis of eternal hope, as our God who is love continues to lay the ground work for phase two of our existence. '...while we wait for the blessed hope -- the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.' (Titus 2:13-14) 

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