Live Pure. Speak Truth. Right Wrong. Follow the King. 25 years ago I painted those words on our basement wall. I pulled out an old Bible today that I’ve had for 40 years. I found I had written those words in the opening pages of that Bible, and that sent me down into my basementContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #12″
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“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #10
I’m writing this episode for a longtime friend, and to her children who are also dear to us. There is a need…a great need…so many do not understand. “And the Lord said, my spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh, yet his days shall be an hundred and twentyContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #10″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #9
When a person decides to climb a mountain just because it’s there…why? What is the satisfaction that comes when we answer something “calling to us”? It might not make sense to anyone else, but it calls to “us”. It does not call to them. It is not in them. And as we answer that call,Continue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #9″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #7
Souls are polished here. Some years ago I saw a documentary about a Samurai Sword Priest. I wish I remember where I saw it, but even though I don’t, the video made such an impression on me that I remember a few special details to this day. One of those being a simple sign aContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #7″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #6
The edge of the sword may have dulled with age and many battles, but do not discount the temper of such a blade, a Sword of Significance. Her garden was planted in pain. Rey was alone…very alone. She lived for the return of her parents, but they never came. The loss of both parents atContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #6″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #4
Her blade has become a yellow gold. Rey stares off across the desert. Two suns hanging over the horizon, possibly representing the two families. And we discover she now has her own sword, but it does not shine a blue or green or red light. It shines a yellow gold. And what does this mean?Continue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #4″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #3
She chose to be a Skywalker. As our series continues, I have mentioned I have a collection of movies that when viewed from a certain perspective, can be very spiritually inspiring. Not all of them, but many have something to do with Swords of Significance. For example, the sword “Excalibur” in the King Arthur storiesContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #3″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #2
“He did not make it to the Willow Tree.” I recently had the loss of a friend. He passed away rather suddenly at age 49, much younger than I, much younger than his teacher, but I am the teacher he rejected. There is more to tell about this Willow Tree, and one who made itContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree” #2″
“A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree.” #1
Who will answer the Willow Tree? I have so much in my heart I hope to share. For the past three months I’ve been very involved in remodeling our old house so it can continue its development into a House Church. Much progress has been made, but also much to go. And then there isContinue reading ““A Warrior sat under the Willow Tree.” #1″
Momentum
Welcome to another episode of “Sitting Under the Willow Tree” where we learn that patience, like a slow flowing peaceful river, will achieve great things. You do not have to rush. You do not have to be stressed out and anxious. You CAN enjoy the journey! If you have patience, maintain peace, joy, and faith,Continue reading “Momentum”
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