Scarlet Robe Creations

I am thankful that Jesus brought His love into the world and gave it freely on the cross. I am thankful that He has given light to the darkness and dispersed my shadows. I am thankful that He has brought into my world the embrace of a loving spouse, my partner in faith. I am thankful that He has seen me worthy to be a father and a grand parent. I am thankful for tiny foreheads that I can kiss and ears hearing my promise to love always. I am thankful for each breath I am given, whether the air is cold, warm or somewhere in between. I am thankful that the sun rises at His command, each morning and lights my day. I am thankful for bread, milk, honey and broccoli to nourish the body molded for my soul. I am thankful for a hard days work and for the muscles crafted for each and every task. I am thankful for the song reminding me of the Lord's love and for the ability to sing along. I am thankful for words, spoken and writt...

And while some were talking about the temple,  that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts,  He said, Luke 21:5 Beautiful stones, gifts offered as sacrifice to a God who longs for our hearts. Wealth and pious ideals, starving the children so loved, this elaborate vessel of outer expression attempts to imprison the spirit. Man's creativity, intricate carvings meant to impress the one who created mountains, oceans and forests. We are men awed by material things, vases of gold, altars chiseled by the finest sculptors and tapestries woven of imported cloth. All this is meant to fade to a time when one stone is no longer set upon another. Remind us Lord that the new covenant is of the spirit, that the temple is this body of flesh and blood. Remind us that the Father desires our souls, the essence of our love, more so than buildings crafted by our hands. Would the homeless messiah rest His head in any of these castle...

Below is a lyric I wrote nearly twenty years ago . At the time I was singing and playing guitar with a Christian Folk Group known as Discip le. We offered our music at a handful of folk festivals and various churches in the late '80s and early '90s. I have always treasured the way God speaks through the music of His people.     From the time of Adam's sin, when the serpent first spoke to Eve and knowledge was given birth in the lies of the apple's taste. 'Til time of Abraham's fold when the Lord on high came down and Sara laughed for joy  at the promise of Isaac's birth. I will promise you descendants as numerous as the stars  that shine in the nighttime sky. Then Moses spoke to the people. He said, "the Lord leads you out ." Pharaoh let them free  so they may worship the Lord.    To the edge of the river Jordan where Joshua heard God's call       and the people followed t...

A Moment of grace, my grandchild snuggling up against my shoulder, two weeks old, seeking security in a world new to his senses. My mind is separated from every conversation in the room, the chatter of life that will move on tomorrow and the day after. My thoughts, focusing on his breath against my neck. For this moment and the moments that follow, I am a grandfather... and little else matters... when we allow the Lord's grace to enfold us. copyright 2016 - Donald P James Jr