…notes about life
Hope v. : (transitive) 1. To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. To expect with confidence. (intransitive) 1. To cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true. 2. archaic: TRUST Hope n. : 1. archaic: TRUST, RELIANCE. 2. a. desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment;… Continue reading New Year’s Hope
"And the LORD shall guide thee continually." — Isaiah 58:11 "The Lord shall guide thee." Not an angel, but JEHOVAH shall guide thee. He said he would not go through the wilderness before his people, an angel should go before them to lead them in the way; but Moses said, "If thy presence go not… Continue reading Spurgeon: the Lord shall guide thee continually
“Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Merry Christmas!
“Now that you’re with Jesus, I can’t imagine how you feel/‘Cause he’s the one who bled and died upon the tree for you and me... You’re with the Son of God/You’re with the Prince of Peace/You’re with the One we’re celebrating and that thought amazes me” Thankful for this song’s reminder of true hope that… Continue reading Song of Comfort
Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free... Just as we long for Jesus' second coming, others longed for his first. The story and songs of Christmas are reminders that he faithfully kept his promises in the past, so he will be faithful to kept his promises for the future. Songs (with links… Continue reading Saturday Song: Christmas Medley
A delicious fall treat that is dairy, gluten, and egg free. Nut-free option included.
I've been thinking more lately about the Trinity - especially the incarnation. Tonight I read Exodus 24:1-11. The glory of God is described... and also that the elders of Israel ate in his presence and were not consumed. This in itself is remarkable. How remarkable is it also that God would come again, thousands of… Continue reading Saturday Song: God Incarnate, Jesus Came
“For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened...” 2 Cor. 5:4 Sixteen years ago, I was getting ready for the day, when I heard news of the first plane flying into the twin towers. I watched in disbelief, frozen in front of the television, as the second plane struck. A terrible… Continue reading September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
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