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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Mark of Love
Love I an interesting word. I English it can have sundry meanings, and diverse application. One can mean that they like something, want something, enjoy something, have an affinity for someone, or they can mean that they want someone else’s best, despite their own wishes. I was always taught that love is a commitment, notContinue reading “Mark of Love”
An eternal vessel
A finite vessel cannot enjoy the richness of an inexhaustible fountain, though it may be filled time and time again it can never hold more than its design allows. So to can our corruptible flesh never enjoy the fullness of our incorruptible inheritance until our mortal self puts on immortality. Death is not the endContinue reading “An eternal vessel”
Aim High
During the late nighties, a large part of the “Industrialized world” had moved to digitalizing a lot of important aspects of everyday life. Banking, Computerized industry, time clocks, record keeping and many other important aspects of livelihood were controlled by computers. Many software programs were designed to have the only a two-digit date for theContinue reading “Aim High”
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”
Quite talks – on prayer
“you can do more than pray, after you have prayed. But you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed” S. D. Gordon
made for the morning.
I think it is very true that people are created to have a time when they seem to do their best. My wife, is a night person. Wake her up at 6 am, and she does horribly the entire day. Keep me up past 1 am, I am of little worth the next day regardlessContinue reading “made for the morning.”
Call of Duty
On December 7th 1941, a day that lives in infamy, when the Empire of Japan bombed the US Navy fleet at Pearl Harbor. There was no need for the US to employ a draft. Many men heard the call of duty to lay down their lives for the country in which they lived. Today, theContinue reading “Call of Duty”
Guided By Light, Not By Might
Psalm 32:8-11 Part 3/3 Have you ever been in a place where you couldn’t really talk, and someone, maybe your mom wanted to tell you something but couldn’t. She gives you a certain look and you can almost read her mind. No words have been exchanged, but you know what she wants you to do.Continue reading “Guided By Light, Not By Might”
Revealed To Be Hidden
Psalms 32-part 2/3 Psalm 32 5-7KJV A Psalm of David, Maschil. 5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in aContinue reading “Revealed To Be Hidden”