19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. 20 He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken. 21 Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned. 22 The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of… Continue reading Psalm 34:19-22
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Psalm 34:17-18
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18 These verses lead me to ask myself, "Self, when do you cry for help? At night when fears and fatigue start their vicious… Continue reading Psalm 34:17-18
Saturday Song: Your Name Alone Can Save
This past week was my first week of summer vacation, and the first of a series of road trips. Last week came to a total of 16 hours of driving and next week will be about 20. So, I made a 4-disk driving soundtrack. This Saturday's Song, Your Name Alone Can Save, by Sovereign Grace,… Continue reading Saturday Song: Your Name Alone Can Save
A Day of Remembering: Good Friday
There are many days set aside on the U.S. calendar as days of remembering. We remember to give thanks in November. We remember our independence. We remember 9/11. We remember to honor our Veterans. We remember our Grandparents. We remember our parents. On our personal calendars, we remember our birthdays and the birthdays of those… Continue reading A Day of Remembering: Good Friday
Saturday Song: Not What My Hands Have Done
One of my favorite activities is looking through the hymnal and reading songs I've never heard. Tonight's song is written by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889). The tune was written by George Walter Martin (1828-1881). Here is a video of the song (with an extra verse or two) arranged by Brian Moss. Verse 1 Not what my… Continue reading Saturday Song: Not What My Hands Have Done
Here is Love…
They were waiting for the greatest love of all -- a love promised from the beginning, a love that resounded through the prophets, and their own people's history. They were waiting for the promised Savior who would show a blind world the grace of a forgiving Father, perfect love in reconciliation, and the truth that sets free...
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