‘To love and obey’, old words perhaps not used as much in marriage vows now, but their meaning is much deeper than first thought. Shaped by the words of God, they reflected a devotion born not out of blind obedience, but love. A love whose source is divine. This love overcomes fear, and stands in … More The love that overcomes
Love, a word so full of meaning and emotion, and yet so often re-interpreted for ones’ own benefit. The pursuit of true love is perhaps our highest calling. This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. … More This is love…
Those born of the Holy Spirit, are blown by His wind to where the Lord would sow His seed. John 3:8 “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Matthew … More Gone with the wind
God’s People Are Comforted “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the Lord’s hand Double for all her sins.” The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way … More In Christ everlasting beauty
‘The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. He has not … More Beyond the Flower
Do Not Worry, says our Lord Jesus “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, … More Do Not Worry … He’s Got This
The Shulamite to Her Beloved ‘Set me as a seal upon your heart, As a seal upon your arm; For love is as strong as death, Jealousy as cruel as the grave; Its flames are flames of fire, A most vehement flame.’ (Song of Songs 8:6) I will love You, O Lord, my strength. (Psalms … More Have you told Him lately that you love Him
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise. Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth … More Sing praise, Awaken the dawn
Praise to God for His Word and Providence Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. He counts the number of … More His understanding is infinite
They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing; For the majesty of the Lord They shall cry aloud from the sea. Therefore glorify the Lord in the dawning light, The name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea. (Isaiah 24:14-15) I rise before the dawning of the morning, And … More The Dawning
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