The Mad Preacher

  Plan “B” by The Mad Preacher, Rod Davis                                                           You could tell the finest fairy tale Where peace rules in the kingdom And I would tell you this is how I feel 'Cause He reigns with love and wisdom Oh, and He hears every whisper Oh, He cares for every creature You're the King, You're the King of my heart Above everything You're the King of my heart  [1]   And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) I’ve done a lot of meditating on one of the greatest truths that God has ever given me. It’s become the safety net that catches me whenever I fall. It helps me to remain focused even when my world seems to be caving in on me. This truth is so simple that many of us miss it. A...

                                 The Oblong Box By The Mad Preacher, Rod Davis   You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man's life is but a breath. (Psalms 39:5) Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. (James 4:14)   “Did you observe, captain, how suddenly they sank? Was not that an exceedingly singular thing? I confess that I entertained some feeble hope of his final deliverance, when I saw him lash himself to the box, and commit himself to the sea.” [1]   A young country pastor was asked to conduct a funeral. This was nothing new to him. As a pastor he had helped many of his parishioners say “Goodbye” to cherished loved ones. However, this funeral would be very different from those of the past. Always before, the dearly depart...

                                                                            Misfits By The Mad Preacher, Rod Davis I can see the fingerprints of God When I look at you I can see the fingerprints of God And I know it's true You're a masterpiece That all creation quietly applauds And you're covered with the fingerprints of God  1 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit―fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”   -Jesus (John 15:16) 2 I love this description of the men who would one day be called “David’s mighty men.” All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented (the Hebrew means “to be bitter of soul”) gathered around him, and he became their leader.  About four hundred men were...