Conversations with God

Hello God, it’s me, Mara:

You know, Lord, William D. Longstaff (in 1882) paraphrasing Hebrews 12:14 wrote the song, “Take Time to Be Holy.” In those four verses he tells us to make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak, spending time with the Lord, and lead by His Spirit, our friends, in our conduct, Your likeness they shall see. That is an Easter message that is just as powerful and significant today as it was when it was written. Here is a poem that emphasizes those thoughts:

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ME?

What is the Gospel according to me? Have I accepted You hung on the...