The Talmud says there are three things a man ought to do before he dies: plant a tree, have a child and write a book, which means, I suppose, that he ought to leave something behind that prolongs his usefulness. That's why I've written these essays.
My usefulness, as I see it, lies largely in the degree to which I have helped others move a little closer to God. If these musings do that for you I've accomplished my purpose in writing them.
Years ago I read an introduction to a commentary by Matthew Henry that states well my thoughts as I write: "If I may but be instrumental to make my readers wise and good, wiser and better and more in love with God and His word, I have all I desire, all I aim at."Who could ask for anything more?
Brief Bio
Idaho Mountain Ministries
The Book James Wrote
Carolyn's Parables, Poems and Prose
More Musings
Encouragement for Pastors and Other Workers
Lessons From Life
David and Carolyn Roper
Idaho Mountain Ministries
2503 Bruins Circle
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208.376.6607
Fax: 208.376.2633
dcroper@msn.com