Words of Encouragement at the Funeral of A Teen Suicide…

Ephesians 3:16-19 I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. … Continue reading

SoulSpartan’s Original T-Shirt Quotes (TSQ)…

Yes, this is what I do when I can’t sleep. TSQ #1: “I didn’t fall; gravity just tackled me.” TSQ #2: “I’m not bossy; I’m just advice-oriented.” TSQ #3: “I’m not lazy; I… Continue reading

You Know You Are Growing Up When…

…you arrive late somewhere and, instead of blaming “traffic,” you state, “I should’ve left earlier.” …someone steps on and breaks your glasses and, instead of saying, “Hey, watch where you’re walking!” you say,… Continue reading

208 Original Punny Jokes By SoulSpartan…

What can I say? I love words and trying to make others laugh (even if they are laughing AT me!). I’m a pretty punny guy!…I should write the jokes on popsicle sticks!  … Continue reading

Jesus Invites Us To “Press On” During the Trials Of Life…

As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered.  You have heard of Job’s perseverance  and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.  The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. … Continue reading

Jesus Puts Us In Our Place…

Jesus Puts Us In Our Place… I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me… Living, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it’s important… Continue reading

The Ramblings of the Risen…

One morn a desp’rate man beside me sat A chiseled man whose leaves their colors turned He questioned if I knew and doffed his hat And sought to teach me all that he… Continue reading

I’m Getting Older, But I’m Not Getting Old…

I still like… . -meeting new people & acting/hanging out/playing as if we’ve known each other for years -trying to predict which rain drop will get to the bottom of a window first… Continue reading

Reflections On My Dearly Departed Dad…

Isaiah 46:4 NIV1984: “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” 1. God Sustained And Carried… Continue reading

Though Sorrows Well And Flood Like Lunar Tides…

Though sorrows well and flood like lunar tides And evil settles in a sieging war; My LORD, my strength, shall shield me on all sides- Encamped around, behind me, and before   Though… Continue reading