The Lord Jesus led me to share this old hymn: Come, Ye Disconsolate Lyrics by Thomas Moore, 1816Arr. by Thomas Hastings, 1831Music by Samuel Webbe, Sr, 1792 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish,Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel.Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal. Joy … Continue reading Life Can Be Hard Sometimes
Video Talk
Are You Just Playing Games?
John 10:22-30 NIV “Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ “Jesus answered, ‘I did tell … Continue reading Are You Just Playing Games?
Tradition vs Revelation
This was first written and recorded on November 10, 2022: Soon I will be turning 73 years old, Lord willing. And I grew up attending gatherings of the church from birth on up. So I grew up believing in and practicing many traditions that were considered Christian traditions or practices and/or beliefs. And I followed … Continue reading Tradition vs Revelation
The Cost of Following Jesus
Luke 9:57-62 ESV “As they were going along the road, someone said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.’ To another he said, ‘Follow me.’ But he … Continue reading The Cost of Following Jesus
God Desires All People to be Saved
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading God Desires All People to be Saved
While We are Waiting
On September 26, 2011, I was reading in 1 Corinthians 10 for my quiet time with the Lord. And the Lord had me write these words (following) and he also had me write a song titled “When in the Stillness.” The children of Israel had experienced all of God’s blessings and provisions, as well as … Continue reading While We are Waiting
Be Jesus to The World
John 9:1-11 ESV As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. … Continue reading Be Jesus to The World
Ask in Faith, No Doubting
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person … Continue reading Ask in Faith, No Doubting
More Than These
John 21:15-17 ESV When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading More Than These
His Timing is Perfect
I am not going to write much on this subject today. You can listen to the video, if you are able. I asked the Lord if he wanted me to do a video talk today and he put this title in my head, “His Timing is Perfect.” Basically, we all have things we are going … Continue reading His Timing is Perfect
Run With It 