Monthly Archives: November 2017

We need to recall the joy of believing!  We should all be first-generation Christians,  This Wesley hymn catches that truth. 1. Happy the souls that first believed, To Jesus and each other cleaved; Joined, by the unction from above, In … Continue reading →

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, … Continue reading →

John Newton, a former slave owner, wrote these words to announce his conversion by Jesus Christ.  Probably written in the 1830’s.  Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am … Continue reading →

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.  For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus … Continue reading →

Eliminate the two candles on the ends and 9 candy cups remain, one for each of the young children in our growing congregation.  When their birthdays come in 2018 each will receive a cup that I turned from different woods.  … Continue reading →

I love this hymn of Charles Wesley, a call to evangelize the entire world, a call that is now more urgent than ever.  The same Gospel is for all mankind, no matter what race, language or culture.  The Gospel of … Continue reading →

When Anna Ruth stacks the bread pans like this, I know that the kitchen will soon exude the satisfying aroma of hand-made bread.  One of life’s simple but most profound delights.  Every week, four loaves!  What a wife!

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 “Who has blessed us in the heavenly realms.”  My mind seldom thinks … Continue reading →

I enjoy Spring roses as a reminder of the power of life in its exhuberance.  This Fall beauty reminds me of the glory of maturation and determination.  Our roses have a second spell of blooms, smaller than the first just … Continue reading →

The Daily Light this morning reminded me again of God’s love. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when … Continue reading →