Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God. (Psalm 146:5) Pastor Randy Alcorn states: The happiest people in the world have a deep, gratitude-drenched relationship with Christ. We don’t pretend all is well. But knowing God’s commands to rejoice in Him through His all-sufficient power, we meditate on His word …
Planning and Productive Paranoia (Part 2)
If you missed the last post, you can go back and read Planning and Productive Paranoia (Part 1) Quick Review: Last time we looked at Scriptures on Preparation and Discipline and Roald Amundsen’s winning strategy for racing to the South Pole. Application Questions In light of Amundsen’s story, do you need to focus on something like a “20 mile a …
Jesus is Quiet Over You in His Love
The LORD your God…will be quiet over you in His love…. (Zephaniah 3:17, my translation1) From Christ is Everything to His Followers; Belhaven University (OT & NT Survey); Bible in 90 Days; other teaching, training, counseling, and prison work. An Illustration of Quiet Love Imagine a surgeon named Dolan, telling of a young woman he operated on. After she awakes …
Christ-like Qualities in Abigail (Part 2)
Truly I am Your servant, LORD. I serve You just as my mother did. You have freed me from my chains….I run in the path of Your commands, for You have broadened my understanding….I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out Your precepts. (Psalm 116:16; 119:32,45) Notes from a women’s Bible study, “Christ is Everything to His …
Christ-like Qualities in Abigail (Part 1)
Jesus said, “If you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free….Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. (John 8:32; Rom 15:4) Notes …
Rejoicing in Christ’s Providence
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul….The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD. (Psalm 94:18-19; Job 1:21) John Allen was an Irish farmer who owned a fine mare and one day the …
Christ’s Providence (Like a Surprise Garden)
The Son of God sustains all things by His powerful word….The LORD has established His throne in heaven and His kingdom rules over all….All this also comes from the LORD Almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent. (Hebrews 1:3; Psalm 103:19; Isaiah 28:29) Anna’s Story Imagine young Anna growing up in Nashville, Tennessee.1 Every year her mother gave …
Vic Williams’ Home-going Message (audio)
Victor Williams Born on February 16, 1925 in England Entered into Eternal Rest on April 20, 2018 in Dallas Many class members and others had been praying for Vic Williams who died in 2018 and was promoted to glory. I was privileged to do Vic’s burial and memorial service in Dallas. Vic and Sue were valued members of our Adult …
Come and Take It Flag Reminds Me of Christ
Christ says: I give [my followers] eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one. (John 10:28-30) From “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Used …
The Strife Is Over, the Battle Done
O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Cor 15:55-57) From “Christ is Everything to His Followers.” Used counseling and prison work. An Old Latin Hymn …