The Christian life is all this: faith in God, prayer endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit, God's love, our obedience, patient endurance until the end, the mercy of Christ, the faithfulness and unity of the triune God that will bring us to what He has given- himself and eternal life. Great promises. Great… Continue reading The Christian Life
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Restored and Led
Restored- From death to life (John 5:24) From enemy to precious child (Romans 5, 1 John 5) From one condemned to one made holy (Romans 4:25) From hopeless to hopeful (Romans 5:5) From fear to joy everlasting. (Acts 2:28; Romans 15:13) Led- By his Word (Psalm 119) By his Holy Spirit (John 15) By his… Continue reading Restored and Led
The Path of Life
The world eagerly offers many paths to “life”, but there is only one. My heart-need of joy can only be met with his presence. Many pleasures in the world call out to my desires, but only the gifts from his right hand are eternal. Monday may seem tired and lacking, but, in the Good Shepherd,… Continue reading The Path of Life
Refuge
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your… Continue reading Refuge
Psalm 33 and the Presence of Jesus
Blessed is the fact that Christians can rejoice even in the deepest distress; although trouble may surround them, they still sing; and, like many birds, they sing best in their cages. The waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to the surface and see the light of God's countenance; they have a… Continue reading Psalm 33 and the Presence of Jesus
To the sky
By all appearances, things were not going well for David when he wrote this Psalm. He in wartime, and acknowledges that God no longer goes out with his army, as if He has rejected them (v. 11). Yet, he begins the Psalm saying that his heart is steadfast- unshaken (v. 1). He is so overflowing… Continue reading To the sky
Satisfying Loving-kindness and Monday Mornings
He is more than able to do it. His love is never-ending and never failing. His love is fully able to satisfy my needs and desires, because, however large those desires seem, they are small compared to him. Today is a Monday, sure. Even so it is a day. Therefore it is a day to… Continue reading Satisfying Loving-kindness and Monday Mornings
Mercy, peace, and love
“The mercy of God is the spring and fountain of all the good we have or hope for; mercy, not only to the miserable, but to the guilty. Next to mercy is peace, which we have from the sense of having obtained mercy. From peace springs love; Christ's love to us, our love to him,… Continue reading Mercy, peace, and love
Fix your eyes on Jesus
“Let us run with endurance the race...” Having thrown out sin and the weight of unwise things, we must continue. The race will not be easy, therefore it calls for strength and patience and the willingness to last. How much am I hindered because I want ease or comfort or sin more than embracing the… Continue reading Fix your eyes on Jesus
Psalm for the Sabbath… and Tuesday Mornings
The Lord has shown his faithfulness and goodness by what he has done. His creation and actions are cause for joy. His wisdom and thoughts are very great. As feeble as our praise and music may feel, it is good for our hearts and pleasing to our Father to begin and end each day with… Continue reading Psalm for the Sabbath… and Tuesday Mornings
thoughts and songs 