My Help Psalm 121:1-2 NIV I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. In this life we will have trouble, heartache, and distress. Friends and family members will die, or they will leave us or desert us … Continue reading Forever and Always
Songs
Day by Day
Hymn lyrics by Karolina W. Sandell-Berg, 1865 tr. by Andrew L. Skoog Music by Oskar Ahnfelt, 1872 Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure … Continue reading Day by Day
He Who Dwells
His Faithfulness Psalm 91:1-4 NASB He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from … Continue reading He Who Dwells
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Hymn Lyrics by Matthew Bridges, pub.1852 v. 3 by Godfrey Thring, pub.1874 Music by George J. Elvey Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless … Continue reading Crown Him with Many Crowns
Pernicious Leeches
To Test Him Mark 8:11-13 NASB The Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, to test Him. Sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek for a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Leaving … Continue reading Pernicious Leeches
Constantly Abiding
By Anne S. Murphy, 1908 There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King, When peace sweetly … Continue reading Constantly Abiding
Enemies of God
Who are God’s Enemies? They are those who oppose the proclamation of the full gospel message, and who try to prevent others from believing the truth. They are also false teachers who twist the truths of scripture to their own advantage in order to gain followers after themselves, not followers of Christ. They are wolves … Continue reading Enemies of God
What will You Do with Jesus?
By A. B. Simpson Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall, Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all; Hearken! what meaneth the sudden call? What will you do with Jesus? Jesus is standing on trial still, You can be false to Him if you will, You can be faithful through good or ill: What will you do with … Continue reading What will You Do with Jesus?
Come Thou Fount
by Robert Robinson / John Wyeth Come Thou fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount – I’m fixed upon it – Mount of Thy redeeming love. Hitherto … Continue reading Come Thou Fount
Becoming Like Him
No Confidence in Flesh Philippians 3:1-3 ESV Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who … Continue reading Becoming Like Him