Acts 4:13-22 AMPNow when the men of the Sanhedrin (that is the Jewish High Court) saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John, and grasped the fact that they were uneducated and untrained [ordinary] men, they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus. [14] And seeing the man who …
Author: Joseph R. Mason
Published author, poet, orator, blogger, father, grandfather, evangelical christian, theologian, counsellor.
Christmas – What’s it all about.
Photo by Aleksandr Slobodianyk on Pexels.com Christmas, It's all about the children, It’s all about parties and fun. It’s turkey and crackers and vino, And a nice little glass of Blue Nun. There’s Santa, there’s Rudolf and Blitzen Mince pie, some milk, and a carrot. Left out on the Christmas evening, Hoping Santa will not …
Thomas, Wizard’s Son
My book is finally published, and available on Amazon worldwide. Just search for Joseph R Mason on any platform. This is book one in a series called The Tales of Trymyll. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Wizards-Son-Tales-Trymyll/dp/B08P3PC59P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Joseph+r+mason&qid=1606561032&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thomas-Wizards-Son-Tales-Trymyll/dp/B08P3PC59P/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywlords=Joseph+r+mason&qid=1606561032&sr=8-2 Please read in either paperback or on Kindle and leave a five star review, even if you hate it!
Little Book of Pomes
This short anthology of poems, (yes I can spell), have all been written between April 2018 and November 2020. They are a diverse collection, some rhyme, some don’t. There is no common theme except randomness. Many are inspired by a fellow poet Franci Eugenia Hoffman who regularly publishes a “prompt” on her site, some by …
The Problem with Literary Agents and Publishers.
A member of the Grammar Police talking to an author. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com When I sit down to read a book, I love the escapism; I love to fall into the story, in my mind, I become part of the story. I eagerly read on, page upon page, chapter after chapter, absorbing the …
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All the earth we bow to You
A Song of Praise, loosely based on Psalm 66. Photo by Josh Sorenson on Pexels.com Oh Holy Spirit come today, We in repentance bow. Revival bless and come we pray It’s what our land needs now. All the earth we bow to You, How awesome are Your deeds? All the earth bow down to You, …
SO MANY VOICES
(C) calvarydayton “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify him!” Matthew 27:22 Following Jesus requires listening for his voice. The problem is that we let too many other voices drown out Jesus’ voice. First is the voice of compromise. It says, “Everything is negotiable.” …
Rememberance
Photo by Vesna D. on Pexels.com A tannoy sounds in the supermarketAnother in the mall,We all stand still and uprightAs we remember all.I cannot remember,And that goes for my son,My grandchild can’t remember,For he is only oneAlthough we can’t remember, as statues we still standHeads bowed and we remember the loved ones who were slain.Although …
Everlasting Twaddle
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Everlasting twaddle, Everlasting twat. Everlasting wobble, Everlasting this and that. Everlasting gobstopper? Surely that’s a piece of clay. Everlasting tedium? Now that’s a groundhog day. Twaddle, twat, wobble, that, A list of words you think. Perhaps they are an anagram? Or another crossword link. Think on it and Think on …
