by Neal Eckert | Sep 1, 2016 | The Real Jesus
Poetry really isn’t the craze it once was. Rhyming poetry is even less in vogue. Still, nonetheless, here’s a poem I recently wrote and a rhyming one at that. I think what draws me to poetry is how so much emotion and meaning can fit into such a small space. It’s like...
by Neal Eckert | Aug 22, 2016 | Heaven
“But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 (NLT) I’ve lived in eight different towns, two countries, and have been homeless for a short time...
by Neal Eckert | Aug 21, 2016 | God's Love
Years ago on a summer afternoon, my younger brother played in a little league game. None of my siblings or parents remembers how well he played or how the team did. Even so, none of us will ever forget that day. The game ended and we went home and began eating a late...
by Neal Eckert | Aug 20, 2016 | God's Forgiveness
My three-year-old son got himself into trouble this morning. First, he dumped my wife’s decorative sprinkles all over the floor (several different kinds). While enjoying his forbidden snack, he grabbed ahold of a starfish and broke it. You’re probably not surprised...
by Neal Eckert | Apr 27, 2016 | God's Love
He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3 (NLT) My two-year-old son couldn’t keep any food down. It had been a very rough night and morning for him. He was trembling and weak as he came into the room where I sat. His eyes filled with tears and...
