Did Christ o’er sinners weepAnd shall our cheeks be dry?Let floods of penitential griefBurst forth from every eye. The Son of God in tearsThe wondering angels see!Be thou astonished, O my soul;He shed those tears for thee. He wept that we might weep,Each sin demands a tear.In heaven alone no sin is found,And weeping isContinue reading “Hymn – P. P. Bliss Did Christ over sinners weep?”
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prayerlessnes is spiritual Idolatry
Being a father has changed my life. It is one of my greatest joys. When one of my girls comes up and asks me to read a book to them or tell them a story I am delighted. The Bible tells us that God is also delighted when we come to him and pray. ProverbsContinue reading “prayerlessnes is spiritual Idolatry”
An unlikely vessel
God has a interesting way of using people. Sometimes we think we can tell how someone should be used, but it appears God disagrees with us. Sometimes we think we know how God should use us, but things don’t work out that way. Like the young man who had a heart for God, intelligent, handsome,Continue reading “An unlikely vessel”
Its… Providence
Fate and destiny are words that describe an unseen unknown force, that predicts all or certain aspects of life. There is some force that has predetermined what will happen in your life. It has also been called Kismet. The idea seems to be heavily linked to Karma. Karma is a Hindu belief that the universeContinue reading “Its… Providence”
Contrast causes conflict
You have heard, I am sure, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, but have you heard the nail that sticks out gets the hammer? Sometimes sticking out or being different can be a source of pain and suffering to the one who will not conform. In the. Military, they do everything to eliminate non conformity.Continue reading “Contrast causes conflict”
Poem ~ Amy Carmichael, Surprising Love
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”
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”
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”
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.”
Poetry ~ Carol Lay Amazing Grace
An empty cross,The work is done. “It is finished.”The victory won!An empty tomb,The risen Lord.The Son of God, His love outpoured!The debt of sinWas paid for meWhen Jesus diedOn Calvary!I will ask Him To forgiveAnd come into My heart to live.He conquered death, Both his and mine.Amazing Grace!What love divine!By Carol Lay Mrs. Lay isContinue reading “Poetry ~ Carol Lay Amazing Grace”
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