This is traditionally April Fool’s Day, a time when, as kids, we played pranks or told weird stories or thought of news that wasn’t news at all, and after careful narratives, ended with a hearty, “April Fools!”
I’m afraid much of which we are experiencing in the news and in rumblings of new détentes, the arrest of a former President, news of yet…..
As humans, we are all indicted, charged with crimes against God, since early in our creation. The minute early inhabitants, created by God, decided their own way was better than God’s plan, we were doomed to the specter of death and enmity between ourselves and God that we by ourselves can never change. But God, in His love for us, provided a pathway to…..
In this life there are many trials. The last few days we have heard stories of war, of crime, of murder of children and church-school staff adults, of enemy nations consorting together, of political rivalries, of WOKE, of alternate lifestyles, of riots and disputes. Yes, negativity sells papers, they used to say. Murder mysteries and spy…..
Once more we grieve. This time at a PCA church school in Nashville. We ask once more, how can good come from senseless tragedy? How does the pastor of this church lead his people while mourning his little daughter, Hallie? How is the timing part of the tragedy as we prepare for Holy Week?
Without the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, we would mourn without hope. Only when we know that God still limits the power of satan or we…..
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My Psalm 334 is title “Glory” This is a term that brings me satisfaction. One of my favorite books I completed is called “Live-Changing Water: Chaos to Glory” because it traces God’s providential story of salvation from Genesis to Revelation. He brought chaos to glory through the salvation message of Jesus Christ. I am…..
I like this passage from 1 Peter 5:6-7. When life becomes overwhelming, it’s good to know that God is our refuge, and that if He can control the whole universe and holds me in the hollow of His hands, I can rely on that merciful knowledge to hold things in perspective.
Chaos on the news, personal issues, and a feeling that I’ve set too many goals for my eighty-two year old body seem to cause me sleeplessness and a sense…..
There is nothing like singing in a huge choir, especially majestic things like the Hallelujah Chorus. I can’t wait to hear the harps and voices in heaven. We’ll be doing a lot of praise and worship.
The church from the beginning has included hymns and psalms and spiritual songs. Music unites hearts as nothing else can do, and it is an act of devotion to God the Creator, Sustainer, and Perfecter of our faith. It may be harder to sing…..
When I wrote this “My Psalm 332 You Love Even Me” it was in a time of gratitude to God for loving me, yes, even me. It is true every day. And old hymn says, “New every morning, new every morning, great is Your faithfulness, O God!” It is so true. If you’re not living a life of thanksliving, perhaps this will inspire…..
Serving others is a big part of living the Christian life. It’s no surprise that Christians top the charities list with hospitals, aid to orphans and widows, senior centers, hospices, shelters, and aid to immigrants. Jesus taught us to love others above ourselves, and that’s part of our mission in life.
MY PSALM 328 SERVING
Heavenly Father, Precious Lord, Loving Savior I offer myself to You as Your servant. I know You have prepared…..
The first day of spring is to be celebrated~ although, in Florida, we live in eternal spring and summer. We can count on one hand the days we’ve had to dress in layers. This is one of them! and it is occurring on the first day of spring. It is just under 50 degrees, and yesterday there was a chill wind whipping the palms…..