The world gives peace only when there is no fear. When there is no fear, a person is at peace. However, this verse implies the opposite. Followers of Christ are at peace, so they need not be afraid. Peace in Christ does not mean the absence of frightening things or trouble, but peace in it.… Continue reading Peace
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Sunday Song: I Will Sing of my Redeemer
“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.” Psalms 59:16-17 The book of Psalms is… Continue reading Sunday Song: I Will Sing of my Redeemer
Saturday Song: More than Anything
What is most important in life? What is most important for death? Thankful for a (very) rainy, gray Saturday, honest conversations, remembrances of the past... because of what is most important: the Good Giver of all gifts. Today's song is "More Than Anything by Natalie Grant. Click here for the video, read below for the… Continue reading Saturday Song: More than Anything
He Hath Said: Spurgeon on Hebrews 13:5
"He hath said." — Hebrews 13:5 If we can only grasp these words by faith, we have an all-conquering weapon in our hand. What doubt will not be slain by this two-edged sword? What fear is there which shall not fall smitten with a deadly wound before this arrow from the bow of God's covenant? Will… Continue reading He Hath Said: Spurgeon on Hebrews 13:5
Saturday Song: Power of the Cross
By God's grace, arranged and played by Katie.
Even though
Whatever thing my life seems to lack does not diminish the goodness of God to me. God's grace and love are not measured by wealth or food or health, what I receive or what I am not given. The joy of his Holy Spirit transcends all situations, even the deepest of joys and the greatest… Continue reading Even though
To my Teacher Self: you are serving the Lord Christ
This week in my fifth grade class we are reading “This I Believe: Free Hearts and Minds at Work", a radio talk by Jackie Robinson. This quote toward the end really stood out to me: “And in the largest sense, I believe that what I did was done for me — that it was my… Continue reading To my Teacher Self: you are serving the Lord Christ
Assurance for Monday
"How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God." Psalm 139:17 Divine omniscience affords no comfort to the ungodly mind, but to the child of God it overflows with consolation. God is always thinking upon us, never turns aside his mind from us, has us always before his eyes; and this is precisely as… Continue reading Assurance for Monday
Faith and Love
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
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
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