“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 My faith has found a resting place, not in device or creed. I… Continue reading Resting Place
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Eternal Life
Saturday Song: Praise the Risen King
Today's song is a medley of four hymns. First, Praise to the Lord the Almighty starts of recognizing Jesus is King of Creation and our salvation. The invitation to "join me in glad adoration" flows into a specific reason for praise: Christ the Lord is Risen Today. "Christ the Lord is Risen today, Alleluia! Sons… Continue reading Saturday Song: Praise the Risen King
True Testimony
“It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain in the temple was torn two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this, he… Continue reading True Testimony
Saturday Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns/Rejoice the Lord is King
I spent a good part of today lost in a new book, a new story. One theme was the corruptible natural of man -- even a good one -- when lured by the possibility of absolute power. Tonight, one of the things about God's nature that I love is his incorruptibility -- that he was… Continue reading Saturday Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns/Rejoice the Lord is King
Saturday Song: Amazing Grace and Amazing Love
I love being amazed. Amazed at mountain grandeur, fiery sunsets, and breath-taking images from space. I revel in the majesty of creation and take joy from its beauty. How much more will I be amazed at the grandeur, glory, and beautiful glory of the Creator when I stand in his presence? How much more can… Continue reading Saturday Song: Amazing Grace and Amazing Love
Saturday Song: Jesus What a Friend for Sinners
Jesus! what a friend for sinners! Jesus! lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole. Jesus! what a strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my strength, my vict'ry wins. Jesus! what a help in sorrow! While the… Continue reading Saturday Song: Jesus What a Friend for Sinners
It’s a Process: the Vanilla Cupcake Project
The struggle was real, but educational. And I did end up with a delicious cake! Recipes for cake and icing to follow. Who knows, I may even try cupcakes again. But not anytime soon... 😉
Saturday Song: It Is Well
How was your week? Was it long? Busy? How about just plain rough? One of those weeks that seems like its only purpose is to remind a person how many things could go awry. Sin. Temptations. Bad attitudes. Sickness. Car trouble. Plumbing trouble. Hurt. Relational drama. Forgiveness withheld. Bitterness. Stress. Expectations. Fear. Anxiety. In the… Continue reading Saturday Song: It Is Well
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