How often, Lord, our grateful eyes Have seen what Thou hast done; How often does Thy love surprise From dawn to set of sun.How often has a gracious rain On Thine inheritance When it was weary, wrought again An inward radiance. Thou who upon the heavens dost ride, What miracle of loveBrings Thee more swiftlyContinue reading “Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love”
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Poem – Amy Carmichael ~ If a sudden jar
IfA sudden jar can cause me to speak an impatient, unloving word, than I know nothing of Calvery love.*For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted. When I read these few words, I couldn’t help but fall under conviction. I should be so full ofContinue reading “Poem – Amy Carmichael ~ If a sudden jar”
The weight of wings
Perspective makes all the difference in the world. If you can catch even a glimpse of the divine design (and who can see more than a glimpse of any part of it?), you will be humbled and awed at least. I believe a true understanding of it will also make you grateful. But there areContinue reading “The weight of wings”
“And The Darkness Comprehended It Not”
Something I saw in recent days was that since has been discovering this amazing phenomenon the moment when a sperm fertilizes and egg, in the deep, dark recesses of the mother’s belly there is a flash of light the MOMENT of conception. Now, I’ve always believed that life begins at conception, therefore any form ofContinue reading ““And The Darkness Comprehended It Not””
Problem With Math
I am so thankful that my school days are over. I still love to learn, and I desire structure in that as well, but I am happy that I get to have control over most of that. When I was in college, Calculus II was the most confusing for me. My teacher wasn’t very goodContinue reading “Problem With Math”
Oh Taste and See!
I absolutely love food. I am not a small person, so it shows readily. I have been introduced to some authentic Indian food, and it is rapidly becoming my favorite type; however there is something that is better than any Indian food I have ever tasted. There is something tastier than butter chicken, more savoryContinue reading “Oh Taste and See!”
Every Second
I spend every second of every day with myself! Everywhere I go, there I am. I know that is a little silly, but it is true. It is also true that every second of every day I am with the God that created the universe. You see, the God of the Bible is an infiniteContinue reading “Every Second”
Sentiment
There are few things that are irreplaceable, but the things that matter most to me are the simple gifts that were given to me by the people I love most. My wife loves to give me little notes, and my eldest daughter gives me simple things like wildflowers she picked up on a walk. MyContinue reading “Sentiment”
The Greatest Love Story Pt. 2
We are going to back up a bit, just before the world was created. You see, in heaven there was God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost. (along with Wisdom the angels and a few other characters we see throughout Scripture.) God the trinity does not have any beginning, nor endContinue reading “The Greatest Love Story Pt. 2”
Thoughts On Proverbs 27
- C. L. Proverbs 3:5-6