True love and faith do not come from beholding with human eyes, but the miraculous heart-work of the Lord. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. This miraculous faith and love produces joy that is full of the goodness and greatness - the very glory - of God. This joy is so… Continue reading Faith and Love
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Every Hour
Every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us; both when we sleep and when we wake His mercy waits upon us. - C.H. Spurgeon
Always Good: a song for fear
The word of the day is 'doldrums': a spell of listlessness or despondency. It came soon after a visit from it's cousin 'fear' early this morning. Laundry and sunshine and errands kept doldrums at bay as long as possible. However, evening soon set in and it was just the two of us: despondency and me.… Continue reading Always Good: a song for fear
Morning Joy
To love and good works
"Look Miss W. I put the encouragement up on the board so that everyone would know to do their best job today." -G, 5th grade I smiled at his sweet sincerity and helpfulness. I was also a little disconcerted. Had he known that Hebrews 19:24 was that morning's "verse of the day" on my Bible… Continue reading To love and good works
What is Good: Justice, Kindness, and Humility
Yesterday was “Sanctity of Life” Sunday, set aside to pray for the end of the killing of America’s children through abortion. The day before, thousands of Americans marched in Washington, D.C. for the rights of these unborn children who are not able to speak for themselves. Outside of these special days, men and women work… Continue reading What is Good: Justice, Kindness, and Humility
Sunday Song: Jesus Paid It All (Medley)
The Scroll and the Lamb Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” But no one… Continue reading Sunday Song: Jesus Paid It All (Medley)
Never and Always
'Never' is a strong word. My mom once told me - and now I tell my school kids- to only use never and always if that is the truth. 'Never', as a word, carries power; it can cause great strife or great healing. I love that this verse of promise is in a prophetic book… Continue reading Never and Always
Sunday Song: Great is Thy Faithfulness
New morning. New mercies. Steadfast, faithful, unchanging God. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope… Continue reading Sunday Song: Great is Thy Faithfulness
What would have been
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
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