Before I began this post (or rant), I want to say first and foremost that I’m so deeply sorry and grieved for all Hurricane Sandy victims; I am praying for everyone. The pictures of the aftermath are haunting. This particular … Continue reading →
“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,“This is the way, walk in it,” Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.” – Isaiah 30:21 Growing up, I think the biggest thing I ever struggled with as a follower of Christ was hearing the right voice. God speaks to His people in different ways. […]
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“Spare the rod,
Spoil the child,”
he says, as he mercilessly beats the boy
across his shoulders and back
with the metal buckle of his old leather belt.
He invokes the name of God
as the reason for his crime,
as if he’s doing the boy a favor.
As if he’s doing God a favor.
Suddenly, as the boy glances up, dizzy from the pain,
he sees the face of Jesus right there with him.
The words “Child, I don’t condemn you”
ring in his ears, and he realizes that it’s true:
“One day, Dad, you’ll stand before Someone
who’s much bigger than you.”
This poem © Kevin Walker. Published November 2012.
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