…notes about life
By God's grace, arranged and played by Katie.
Psalm 139:16 tells me that God has a great plan and it will come to pass. A book of what has been, what is, and what will be. This verse brings hope and comfort to me for the days that are and will come. It also gives me hope for the day that would have… Continue reading What would have been
“For thus says the Lord: When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will visit you, and I will fulfill to you my promise and bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future… Continue reading Seeking Whole-heartedly
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
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
“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
"Greater love has no man than this, that he lays down his life for his friend."John 15:13 "Thanks and praise, for our days, 'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky; As we go, this we know, God is nigh... While the light fades from sight, And the stars gleaming rays softly send, To… Continue reading Remember
8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 86 Remembering 2-5-08 and God's amazing mercy.
It's not about the numbers chiseled in concrete, it's how you lived your life in the dash between. -- Scotty McCreery, The Dash Tombstones, life, and ambitions. This time of year, and this day in particular, people seem to think and act on these ideas more than usual. Tombstones Anyone listening to the news or… Continue reading Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post
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