Seth Gatchell
Book of Hosea
BOOK OF HOSEA Hosea, the prophet, married the village whore. And to three loser “dads,” three children Gomer bore. I wanted MY people, in sad Gomer, to see, Like Gomer, that they were adulteresses to Me. She did what she wanted, with men, running around. “They leave me food and gifts, in secret at…
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UNTROUBLED?
UNTROUBLED? “In this world you will have trouble.” Well, Jesus, I certainly know about that! When troubles come I usually fall flat! “Let not your heart be troubled.” When troubles come in their course, Troubles troubling, my heart comes apart. First troubles come, then my troubled heart. Just like the cart comes after the…
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2 MEs
TWO ME’s July 6, 2021 When I look in my heart, I see two “MEs” at work. The old me, still alive, can act like such a jerk. Centered around my “needs,” without thought or intent, Committed to my “needs,” at any cost, “content.” Another “ME” I see, growing inside of me. A little Christ…
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FATHER
FATHER A joy-filled, but hard task, Be a dad? Sacrifice. Of you, much will be asked. Live for self? Won’t suffice! Loving and living, Serving and sharing, Guiding and giving, Teaching and trying. Give them a model, How you love your wife. No room to be idle. Face problems in your life. …
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THE REDEMPTION OF THE FEMININE HEART
THE REDEMPTION OF THE FEMININE HEART (In honor of God and Mother’s Day) A thing of rare beauty, inside a woman’s heart. A jewel that invites you, to rest and be a part. An invitation, warm, receives you to her side, Sweet enjoyment found there, like warmth of fireside. Why does this…
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ABUNDANT LIFE
ABUNDANT LIFE April 5, 2021 Will you keep on chasing every lesser pleasure, As if it’s your heart’s next and greatest treasure? But while you’re chasing your new lesser pleasure You’re missing out on life’s greatest Treasure! You’ll groan in this life for that missing “something more,” And rightly yearn, with hope,…
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