Kirjahaku

Ideally, there is not a price tag on everything, meaning that it cannot be bought or sold. Not for Money has its Christian born-again author who takes on the topic of money, specifically tithes and free will offerings. It is as a reoccurring dream or thread like theme throughout the book. The usual four-line poem expressions also touch on the author's dealings with others around him, his selfishness, versus love and service. If you as the reader do not consider yourself a Christian, this book is for you, neither did the author at one time. If you are a Christian, this book is for you, equally. The scriptures of the Bible accompany many poems as a reinforcement and origin of inspiration. Not for Money enjoys parables. In conclusion, when Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness, or desert, to be tempted of the devil for the third time, the Bible says: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith (says) unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt (will) fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt (shall) worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Matthew 4:8-11 This temptation was nothing less than corruption, an offer to take a short cut to get ahead, a premature undue glory that Jesus saw right through. Speaking the written word of God, Jesus defended His stance that finally rid Him of further temptation. Tragically, for Jesus this meant the cross, the long way, to the permanent glory, securing for us all eternal life. With the example that Jesus set, and to be followed, How can we ask to be paid money, when we proclaim this most tremendous history, of Jesus' courage? The answer is we cannot, and should not anymore.

Ideally, there is not a price tag on everything, meaning that it cannot be bought or sold. Not for Money has its Christian born-again author who takes on the topic of money, specifically tithes and free will offerings. It is as a reoccurring dream or thread like theme throughout the book. The usual four-line poem expressions also touch on the author's dealings with others around him, his selfishness, versus love and service. If you as the reader do not consider yourself a Christian, this book is for you, neither did the author at one time. If you are a Christian, this book is for you, equally. The scriptures of the Bible accompany many poems as a reinforcement and origin of inspiration. Not for Money enjoys parables. In conclusion, when Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness, or desert, to be tempted of the devil for the third time, the Bible says: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showeth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith (says) unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt (will) fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt (shall) worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Matthew 4:8-11 This temptation was nothing less than corruption, an offer to take a short cut to get ahead, a premature undue glory that Jesus saw right through. Speaking the written word of God, Jesus defended His stance that finally rid Him of further temptation. Tragically, for Jesus this meant the cross, the long way, to the permanent glory, securing for us all eternal life. With the example that Jesus set, and to be followed, How can we ask to be paid money, when we proclaim this most tremendous history, of Jesus' courage? The answer is we cannot, and should not anymore.

My Children I Hope is a book that has been in process ever since the spring of 1977...and continues in process. "Hope deferred (put off to a later time; postponed) maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life." --Proverbs 13:12 The front cover design, of a vine bearing grapes, depicts the success of an intervention. When you compare the same vine, of the book cover's backside, the wild and overgrown vine had been unattended for years. The process of literally drying up is at stake. After twenty-one years the author, Daniel Brian Simmons, witnesses his own personal experience of God's intervention and rescue to save his life, from the destruction and temptations, this present life, had offered him. The vine speaks of a lineage, that now has hope, but requires unwavering faith and perseverance in God to see our generation through, with real love. The written word will outlive us. What better inheritance can we leave behind? The author in this book has used a pencil and paper throughout the decades, to remedy the lack of a close friend. Inspiration came to mind; he believes by faith in God. Writing poems satisfies and succors each present situation. It leaves a sense of integrity and dignity: a worthwhileness to keep his present life clean and in order before God and others. Shall not the truth be conveyed from now on, whether by you or me and hopefully by those we leave behind? "As for me, this is my covenant (agreement) with them, saith the Lord; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the Lord, from henceforth and forever." --Isaiah 59:21

My Children I Hope is a book that has been in process ever since the spring of 1977...and continues in process. "Hope deferred (put off to a later time; postponed) maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life." --Proverbs 13:12 The front cover design, of a vine bearing grapes, depicts the success of an intervention. When you compare the same vine, of the book cover's backside, the wild and overgrown vine had been unattended for years. The process of literally drying up is at stake. After twenty-one years the author, Daniel Brian Simmons, witnesses his own personal experience of God's intervention and rescue to save his life, from the destruction and temptations, this present life, had offered him. The vine speaks of a lineage, that now has hope, but requires unwavering faith and perseverance in God to see our generation through, with real love. The written word will outlive us. What better inheritance can we leave behind? The author in this book has used a pencil and paper throughout the decades, to remedy the lack of a close friend. Inspiration came to mind; he believes by faith in God. Writing poems satisfies and succors each present situation. It leaves a sense of integrity and dignity: a worthwhileness to keep his present life clean and in order before God and others. Shall not the truth be conveyed from now on, whether by you or me and hopefully by those we leave behind? "As for me, this is my covenant (agreement) with them, saith the Lord; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the Lord, from henceforth and forever." --Isaiah 59:21