Another lovely and timely morning read from Mr. Spurgeon... "They go from strength to strength." — Psalms 84:7 They go from strength to strength. There are various renderings of these words, but all of them contain the idea of progress. Our own good translation of the authorized version is enough for us this morning. "They… Continue reading From strength to strength — Spurgeon
Teaching: this present sphere
It's that time of year -- school has begun again. Teaching, like most jobs, comes with many changing aspects that keep teachers hustling to keep up (Common Core, changes in classes, changes in administration, changes in duties...) and other aspects that never seem to change, though we wish they would. Caught between wondering where the… Continue reading Teaching: this present sphere
Saturday’s Project
(Not pictured: Jane Austen's Persuasion playing in the background)
Project: Front Door
Saturday Song: Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. I John 3:1 1.) Lavish love, abundant beauty, Gracious gifts for heart and hand, Life that fills the soul and senses -- All burst forth at your command. Lord, our Lord, Eternal… Continue reading Saturday Song: Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty
Saturday Song: Calvary Covers It All
As I was going through the songs and scripture readings for tomorrow morning, I came across this hymn that I grew up singing: Far dearer than all that the world can impart Was the message came to my heart. How that Jesus alone for my sin did atone, And Calvary covers it all. The stripes… Continue reading Saturday Song: Calvary Covers It All
Teacher Brain
I have it: end-of-the-year teacher brain. Last Friday it manifested itself by telling the students about Goldilocks and the two dwarves. Today it kept leaving the last letter off of the words I wrote on the board. And a whole pot of coffee couldn't fix it. So, I guess the last few weeks of school… Continue reading Teacher Brain
“All the littles of our little world…” (another Spurgeon post)
"How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God." — Psalms 139:17 Divine omniscience affords no comfort to the ungodly mind, but to the child of God it overflows with consolation. God is always thinking upon us, never turns aside his mind from us, has us always before his eyes; and this is precisely… Continue reading “All the littles of our little world…” (another Spurgeon post)
Saturday Song: See the Conqueror
This is a new song we've recently started singing at church. There is a wonderful version by Jenny & Tyler on Youtube. This is the original hymn text a good friend of mine showed me this week. There are 10 verses (yes, 10!), but all part of the same, amazing, wonderful, true story. See, the… Continue reading Saturday Song: See the Conqueror
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