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Snow Day Song
18“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. Isaiah 1:18 Snow brings out our sense of wonder. We celebrate children seeing their first snow. We wish for it at… Continue reading Snow Day Song
New Year’s Hope
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
September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
“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
Saturday Song: Now I Belong to Jesus
After reading this post from Desiring God, I felt inspired to play some old hymns that I haven't sung or played for quite a while. I couldn't help but smile fondly at the hymnal when I pulled it from my piano bag. I remember reading some of my first words out of a hymnal like… Continue reading Saturday Song: Now I Belong to Jesus
Swirling Clouds and Songs
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.
Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post
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
Immanuel, God with us
He Ordained Peace
O LORD, you will ordain peace for us; you have done for us all our works. Isaiah 26:12 Peace. I doubt whether there is anything so sought after or valued in this world. Peacemakers are commended, both in Scripture and by society. Why, then, is there not peace? War and conflict spread overwhelmingly… Continue reading He Ordained Peace