Psalm 149:1 NASB Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones. Old Song/New Song So, nearly every morning, when I wake up, the Lord Jesus has a song in my head, whether it be an old hymn, or a contemporary Christian song that … Continue reading Let Us Sing!
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Near the Cross
Hymn lyrics by Fanny J. Crosby, 1869 Music by William H. Doane, 1869 Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. … Continue reading Near the Cross
Our Strength Every Morning
Isaiah 33:1 NASB Woe to you, O destroyer, While you were not destroyed; And he who is treacherous, while others did not deal treacherously with him. As soon as you finish destroying, you will be destroyed; As soon as you cease to deal treacherously, others will deal treacherously with you. The Destroyer Who is the … Continue reading Our Strength Every Morning
Many are My Adversaries
Psalm 119:145-148 NASB I cried with all my heart; answer me, O Lord! I will observe Your statutes. I cried to You; save me And I shall keep Your testimonies. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I wait for Your words. My eyes anticipate the night watches, That I may meditate on Your … Continue reading Many are My Adversaries
We Live to Praise Him!
Psalm 119:137-144 NASB Righteous are You, O Lord, And upright are Your judgments. You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness. My zeal has consumed me, Because my adversaries have forgotten Your words. Your word is very pure, Therefore Your servant loves it. I am small and despised, Yet I do not forget … Continue reading We Live to Praise Him!
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Hymn lyrics by Henry F. Lyte, 1833 Music attr. to Mozart, 1831/ Arr. Hubert P. Main, 1872 Jesus, I my cross have taken, all to leave and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou from hence my all shall be. Perish every fond ambition, all I’ve sought or hoped or known; Yet how rich is my … Continue reading Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Not as Man Sees
1 Samuel 16:7 NASB But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Half-Obedience Summary 1 Samuel 15 God … Continue reading Not as Man Sees
A Look in The Mirror
James 1:12-18 NASB Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, … Continue reading A Look in The Mirror
Know His Power
John 1:1-5 NIV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. … Continue reading Know His Power
Blessed
Matthew 5:1-4 ESV Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Did … Continue reading Blessed
