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Who can proclaim he mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? Psalm 106:2 The answer? No one. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
Recent Entries
Making Sense Of It AllJanuary 30, 2012
Where are things headed? Is there rhyme and reason to the endless cycle of summer, fall, winter and spring? Is there a plan in place, or is randomness the explanation?
Suffering Saints
January 25, 2012
We get nervous thinking about it - suffering for the sake of Christ. How necessary is it, and what does it produce in us?
George Herbert on Prayer Meetings
January 21, 2012
Prayer Meetings are a thing of the past. Or so it seems. What has been lost? Maybe more than we realize.
When Fear Is Good
January 7, 2012
NO FEAR, we are told. And the point is well taken. But fear can be healthy, at least when it comes to eternal matters.
Happy, Happy, Happy
January 4, 2012
The declaration of independence holds up the pursuit of happiness as a right. Did you ever consider the reading the bible might be the one source that will never let you down?
The Twelve Signs Of Grace
December 22, 2011
Self-examination is not easy to do. The tendency is to let ourselves off easy. But examine we must, for eternity is at stake.
"Ouch!!"
July 22, 2011
Spiritual pride is hard to detect. Jonathan Edwards gives some tips. The process can be painful, but necessary.
Priming The Pump Of Gratitude
November 20, 2008
Whoever is wise, let him heed these things, and consider the great love of the Lord. Psalm 107:43
Obadiah Holmes lived from 1607 until his death in 1682 – some 75 years. A hardworking farmer in New England, constantly busy in the clearing and working of the land and raising 8 children.
Seven years before his death he wrote a last will and testament, and this is a paragraph to his beloved wife, helping her to recall the grace of God that had been so richly poured out to them through the years…..
“Consider how the Lord carried thee along ever since thou had a being in this world, as by tender parents and since thou came from them, the Lord has provided for thee and preserved thee in many dangers both by sea and land, and has given thee food and raiment with contentment."
"He has increased our store, sometimes to our admiration, also continuing our health in very great measure. He has given us a great posterity who have increased to a great number and has provided for them in a comfortable manner."
"And the Lord has kept them from such evils as might have befallen them to our grief, but we have had comfort in them. Also, consider the peace we have enjoyed and love we have obtained from our friends and our neighbors and strangers."
"Yet, my dear wife, those things are but common favors that many have their part in. But consider that the choice particular favor that many receive not which God has given to thee in choosing and calling thee to the knowledge of Himself and His dear Son which is eternal."
"So, do order thy heart to cleave to Him alone, esteeming Him as the chief good, as a pearl of great price, as worthy and causing thy heart to part with all for Him. His love has continued to help thee to harken to his voice, inquiring about His will, so that thou might obey His holy will and commandments, so as to serve Him in thy generation."
"Oh, consider that great love of the Lord, to cause thy soul to cleave to Him alone and so He to be thy only protection! Having given the His Son, He has with Him given thee all things thou dost enjoy, and so to be to thee- both in life and in death – thy advantage.” VOICES FROM THE HEART page 48
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
Obadiah Holmes lived from 1607 until his death in 1682 – some 75 years. A hardworking farmer in New England, constantly busy in the clearing and working of the land and raising 8 children.
Seven years before his death he wrote a last will and testament, and this is a paragraph to his beloved wife, helping her to recall the grace of God that had been so richly poured out to them through the years…..
“Consider how the Lord carried thee along ever since thou had a being in this world, as by tender parents and since thou came from them, the Lord has provided for thee and preserved thee in many dangers both by sea and land, and has given thee food and raiment with contentment."
"He has increased our store, sometimes to our admiration, also continuing our health in very great measure. He has given us a great posterity who have increased to a great number and has provided for them in a comfortable manner."
"And the Lord has kept them from such evils as might have befallen them to our grief, but we have had comfort in them. Also, consider the peace we have enjoyed and love we have obtained from our friends and our neighbors and strangers."
"Yet, my dear wife, those things are but common favors that many have their part in. But consider that the choice particular favor that many receive not which God has given to thee in choosing and calling thee to the knowledge of Himself and His dear Son which is eternal."
"So, do order thy heart to cleave to Him alone, esteeming Him as the chief good, as a pearl of great price, as worthy and causing thy heart to part with all for Him. His love has continued to help thee to harken to his voice, inquiring about His will, so that thou might obey His holy will and commandments, so as to serve Him in thy generation."
"Oh, consider that great love of the Lord, to cause thy soul to cleave to Him alone and so He to be thy only protection! Having given the His Son, He has with Him given thee all things thou dost enjoy, and so to be to thee- both in life and in death – thy advantage.” VOICES FROM THE HEART page 48
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Romans 8:32
