Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled,Within my heart, that it may beA quiet chamber kept for Thee.My heart for very joy doth leap,My lips no more can silence keep.I too must sing, with joyful tongue,That sweetest ancient cradle song,Glory to God in the highest Heaven,Who unto man His Son hath given,While … More “A Bed in My Heart” by Martin Luther
When the angel laid out God’s plan, Mary readily accepted it, even though it would change her life forever. When she surrendered to God’s plan, she allowed Him to use her to change the course of history as well as redeem men’s souls. … More December 9—God’s Way in My Life (Mary)
NOTHING can stop God’s plan. For some, that might be unnerving, but for me, it is comforting and brings peace to my heart. The Christmas story is a good example of God’s sovereignty. Neither Herod or robbers or an innkeeper or Satan himself could stop God’s perfect plan. Galatians 4:4 says, “But when the fullness … More Looking for Patience and Rest?
Is it wrong to look forward to a good meal? … More Hungry?
Sometimes we don’t experience thGod’s power is because we won’t step out in faith and do what we don’t WANT to do or what we think we CAN’T do. How do I know? Because I’ve done it! … More “You think you can do these things, but you can’t!”
There is no hidden meaning in the title but there is a lesson. “But,” you ask, “why would you want to meet a skunk? I mean, who WANTS to meet a skunk?” Exactly! After being inside all day, last night I decided to take a stroll around the yard, thanking God once again for this … More When You Meet a Skunk
It’s probably just me, but sometimes I am a “Nosy Posey” and want to know where people live! I’m sitting down to start my devotions and thanking God for his goodness. I am an ambience person, and God has blessed me with such a cozy spot here to do my devotions, I’m sitting in the … More My Cozy Place
Help! Paul Tripp to the rescue in his “New Morning Mercies.” “Discouragement focuses more on the broken glories of creation than on the restoring glories of God’s character, presence, and promises.” I’m listening! Rapidan Baptist Camp, Rochelle, VA ”New Morning Mercies” by Paul Tripp
It’s probably a question we all ask at one time or another. Perhaps the better question is, “Where is your focus?” Our focus adds clarity to the question of life’s meaning! … More What is the Meaning of Life?
How many times have you started to use a coupon only to find it had expired? I do that all the time, but what is even more annoying is when you sign up for the “Free Trial” and then forget to unsubscribe and get charged! Ugh! When I read I Samuel twenty-two, it made me … More No Expiration Date
