Author Archives: Earl J. Griffin, Sr.

With All These Hypocrites, Why Is the Church Still Standing?

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. [Matthew 23:1-3] Introduction Jesus now speaks a word of warning directlyContinue reading “With All These Hypocrites, Why Is the Church Still Standing?”

My Desire

Oh Lord, I stretch my heart toward you.  You are the destination I seek. You are my delight some land.  My breath depends on your love. My joy relies on your grace and mercy.  Hear my prayer today and answer my longings. Lord, there depths of sin too deep for my words to reach. ThereContinue reading “My Desire”

Equally Blessed

“So the last will be first, and the first last.” (Matthew 20: 1-16) Here is a picture of “Extravagant Generosity.”  The land owner was a wealthy person with a generous heart. He used his resources to offer opportunity and aid to others. His lavish blessing to those who had worked only one hour became aContinue reading “Equally Blessed”

Forward

Originally posted on DoubleU = W:
I. Outside that window, Grass growing tall about it, Stands a garden. Neglected and overtaken, Alone. II. In the meadow is there, A child’s ball left to lie, Impressed into earth. Color washed pale by sun, Un-found. III. Lying deathly by roadside, The bicycle’s rusted carcass, Entangled in weeds. Ne’er…

Found

Joy and sadness, my constant elixir. Her presence never escapes my notice. When she smiles,  I am as a child. When we part, my heart sighs. I guess I’ll see you next lifetime, Erykah Badu sang. Yet that conviction wanes, every time I call her name. True love never just waits; True love also suffers.Continue reading “Found”

A Picture of Sound Stewardship

“Never measure your generosity by what you give, but rather by what you have left.” ~Bishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895-1979), Roman Catholic bishop It’s offering time.  Each family of the church has been asked to raise $1000 toward the general conference apportionment.  The representative from each family lines up in the center isle, the recordingContinue reading “A Picture of Sound Stewardship”