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Why I Post Hymn Stories

In the words of Terry L. Bresinger “I consider the traditional versus contemporary debate to be somewhat troubling. The question of hymns and choruses goes well beyond musical preferences. While I deeply enjoy much of what we call contemporary music, I fear that by discarding traditional music and various forms altogether, we may in factContinue reading “Why I Post Hymn Stories”

‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

1. ’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word;Just to rest upon His promise, And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!” Chorus: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er; Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to trust Him more! 2. Oh, howContinue reading “‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

Trust and Obey

When I became pregnant with my first child I started praying that all my children would grow up in love with the Word of God and seek Him first in all their ways. When they were little I used to tuck them in to bed and sing this hymn to them: Trust and Obey. D.L.Continue reading “Trust and Obey”

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Martin Luther wrote this hymn as a battle cry of the Reformation movement. This hymn is based on Psalm 46. Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into theContinue reading “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

Our Identity

Henri Nouwen’s words regarding the truth of our identity in Christ are what I would like to share with you today….(check out more of his writings at https://henrinouwen.org/meditation/) The Fundamental Truth of Your Identity Jesus died well because he knew he was going to God and he would soon send his Spirit of Love toContinue reading “Our Identity”

ThunderStorm

Scared, she ran to her father’s room. Thunder, lightening unsettling her world. He invites her into his bed, wraps his arm around her, explains how to judge the distance of lightening by counting seconds between the light and the thunder. She falls asleep only to be awakened by a crushing weight rocking on her, feelingContinue reading “ThunderStorm”

Sour Milk Baking

I enjoy collecting recipes and baking. I’ve been collecting recipes my mom and grandmas used – the following recipes are all from their collection of recipes. I thought I’d share a few recipes with you today on what to do with sour milk – don’t throw it away – try making these: Sour Milk BiscuitsContinue reading “Sour Milk Baking”

Exercise

One thing I really enjoy doing in the morning is exercising. After starting my day with a cup of coffee that is low in caffeine, Bible reading and prayer, I exercise. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust.Make me know the way I should go, for to you IContinue reading “Exercise”

Salsa

James and I created 14 pints of salsa the other day. Most of the peppers that went into the salsa came from our garden. It is very rewarding and enjoyable to garden, grow produce, use it in meals, can salsas and relishes with it. Our family eats a lot of salsa so we made aContinue reading “Salsa”

Seeing God In The Ordinary Summary

When I have presented my power point talk on seeing God in the ordinary, I ended by tying many of the ordinary items of life that can remind us of God to scripture from Revelations 7. And as I read Revelations 7 I would hold up the item spoken of. I’ll do this now byContinue reading “Seeing God In The Ordinary Summary”