The Word gave life to everything that was created,and his life brought light to everyone.The light shines in the darkness,and the darkness can never extinguish it.John 1:4-5 NLT *** With Christ, darkness cannot succeed. Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ.Dieter F. Uchtdorf *** Jesus spoke to the people once more and…
Month: October 2024
Stepping toward God
When we delight in beauty, we take a step toward God.John Ortberg, Who Is This Man?: The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus *** I have been reading ‘Who Is This Man?’, by John Ortberg. It is about the impact of Jesus on human history. It is a fascinating read well worth the time. I…
Autumn Leaves
How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!All who delight in him should ponder them.Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.His righteousness never fails.Psalm 111:2-3 NLT *** We haven’t had a frost yet, but the trees are starting to color up and their leaves are starting to fall. This season, I have been watching the…
Happy Columbus Day!
Christopher Columbus (born between August 25 and October 31, 1451, died May 20, 1506) made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. These voyages were considered a turning point in world history. Columbus’s own writings prove that he believed that God revealed His plan for the…
Evolution of an “Idea” …
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God is at Work
For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose.Philippians 2:13 Phillips *** New Wine (by Brooke Ligertwood for Hillsong Music) In the crushing, In the pressingYou are making new wineIn the soil, I now surrenderYou are breaking new ground So I yield to…
Make Me a Channel …
Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”John 7:38 NIV *** God created us to be channels of blessing, but our ability to receive the resources with which He wants us to bless othersdepends on our being able to give them away – freely, faithfully, generously. Jack W. Hayford…
Make Me an Instrument …
God never intended for us to simply be the objects of His love. We are also called to be the instruments of that love in the lives of others. Paul David Tripp *** Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for…
Instrument? Channel?
As I was researching St. Francis’s Peace Prayer songs last week, I rejected any that had “channel” instead of “instrument” in the lyrics. Instrument just seemed more authentic. Strange, then, that the “channel” tunes are the ones that running through my head. I wondered about those two words. A channel is a passageway, a means of access…
St. Francis of Assisi
October 4 is the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Indulged as a child, rebellious as a youth, he joined the military looking for glory, was captured and held for ransom as a prisoner of war. Then he met Jesus. Francis began living a life of extreme poverty, penance, and simplicity, dedicating himself to…