On this 4th of July eve I am reminded of a lifetime of celebrations. There have been picnics and parties, camping trips with friends, silent solitary times and fireworks. I can recall celebrations in the Colorado mountains, on the Pacific Coast, and on a houseboat moored on the Lake of the Ozarks. Some were so… Continue reading celebrate July
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count-down to Christmas
O come let us adore Him. God’s Supreme Revelation God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who… Continue reading count-down to Christmas
peace on Christmas
O come, O come, Immanuel! __Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us." __Matthew 1:23 Then he said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you… Continue reading peace on Christmas
O come, O come Emanuel
Grace and peace on this Lord's Day, "May the grace and mercy of God, who sent His Son, reign in your heart and you celebrate the season of His Birth.
getting ready for Christmas
The name of my house is "Contentment Cottage" because, like Apostle Paul, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances God allows." This morning our devotional reading included the following, written by J.A. Marx. It perfectly explains my position on Spiritual House Cleaning ...something I've practiced for years and years.At Contentment Cottage it is… Continue reading getting ready for Christmas
give Thanks
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever! The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to thy name for ever. Selah As we enter… Continue reading give Thanks
not a horrendous event
Good Morning and Blessing upon this last week in October! We read the following article during our 'quite time' this morning and since Pastor Jack Hayford writes so.o.o eloquently, on any subject—and since we happen to agree with him on this subject—I'm sharing it with you today. Redeeming Hallowe'en For you were once darkness, but… Continue reading not a horrendous event