Besides the privilege of prayer and opportunities to be a sharer of the best and most needed news of salvation in Jesus, there is also the privilege we have of providing support in our relationships with one another. As noted in the words of the hymn “Down in the Valley” (words by Mary Barrett, 1922), though each verse notes … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGE TO CARRY! (Part 3)
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PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
In the beloved hymn “Take the Name of Jesus with You” (words by Lydia Odell Baxter, 1870), the first stanza is: “Take the Name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe, It will joy and comfort give you; … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 1)
In the beloved hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” (words by Joseph Scriven 1855), the first stanza is: “What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev’rything to God in … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 1)
PLUGGED IN!
There are some who have chosen to live off the grid with no running water or electricity. Such a lifestyle can have its challenges. Sometimes people get frustrated when something is not coming on and then realize they forgot to plug in. Obviously, … [Read more...] about PLUGGED IN!
COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
On a perpetual desk calendar -- one I’ve read each morning since it was given to me in 1992 -- a recent day’s notation included the following prayer: “Lord, I pray for the courage of my convictions. Instill in me the determination to make the right things happen. … [Read more...] about COURAGE AND CONVICTION!
