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)
Sorrow
SUCCINCT STATEMENT!
Sometimes a short, succinct statement made about someone can tell us a lot about them. This is no more true than what was noted regarding Jesus at the time of the death of Lazarus. We read. . … [Read more...] about SUCCINCT STATEMENT!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
With the coming of JESUS into the world, was the coming of JOY. The Messiah had been anticipated. The time of His coming had been longed for. And the announcement to shepherds came accompanied by an angelic host praising God and saying. . … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 1 of 3)
SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
As we go through life, due to varying circumstances and situations we experience the shifting of emotions. Even a singular occasion can be bittersweet in the sense of there being both a sad and a joyful element associated with it. Do we not even approach our participation together in the Lord’s Supper in this … [Read more...] about SHIFT TO THE CONSTANT!
