Sparks

When a brother sharpens the countenance of his brother, it is iron against iron – sparks must fly;
      Care must be taken these sparks do not ignite passion, or a friendship can die.
If passion is tempered with love, rough edges become smoother – character is refined;
      God is pleased as scripture is fulfilled; life becomes richer; this is how true friendship is defined.

Pretense is separated from reality as facade is stripped away, revealing true emotion;
      Vanity becomes a casualty as truth becomes the victor – the result of this commotion.
Friendship becomes stronger as hearts become closer, in spite of the pain;
      Trust becomes the by-product; its presence is a source of great gain.


“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful,” Solomon’s proverbs say;
      Let us therefore treasure true friends, and thank God for sending them our way.
Life becomes richer with each new friendship gained; true wealth is increased.
      Christian friendship is most precious of all; it continues on forever, after we decease.

Composed by Jim Newnam

Psalm 51:7
“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.”

The six-pointed Star of David is the symbol of the hyssop blossom. I have adopted the Star of David as an emblem of God’s Goodness and Salvation.