From beginning to the end Paul specifies his purpose in writing to those who were "called to be saints" ~ "called of Jesus Christ." Only those would read the letter would know his purpose. Only those who were "loved of God" would understand his words. In the first...
Alleluia! Revelation 10:1 Thou didst begin the year, O my soul, with a Hosanna, imploring the Lord’s blessing; canst thou now conclude it with an Alleluia? Surely thou canst celebrate the praise of a gracious and loving God. Take a review of the year past; hast...
This original picture was taken in Bavaria, Germany. We have never been there. I duplicated this with my camera from the cover of a Big Ben 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle box. After separating some pieces of the puzzle, I thought of the many reflections of nature. Then I...
I'm old, and this body is worn. My flesh and my heart have been torn. Time takes its toll, And makes me old; But, praise God, in Christ I'm new-born. His Spirit transcends all the age, He has written on every page~ "My Love divine Has made you...
Pour out your heart before God. Psalm 62:8. I have poured out my soul before the Lord. 1 Samuel 1:13. What a different view do these lively texts give of praying, when opposed to the usual expression of saying our prayers—saying what our books and our parents teach...
Where are God's angels today? "Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye, who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's birth." The angels that were present at the creation, have been present throughout all of history, waiting the...
And Moses said unto them, This is the bread which the Lord hath given you to eat. Exodus 10:15 This manna was entirely different from common manna, which is shaken from the leaves of trees, and used only in medicine; this dropped down from the clouds, and was truly...
I live by the faith of the Son of God. Galatians 2:20 In spiritual things we are too often living upon self. We seek in frames, forms, creatures, and animal life, that inward peace and stability of mind which is only to be found in the Redeemer. Outward duties are...
Prayer shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised. Psa. 7:15 O what a condescending King we have, who may always be approached. Who would not pray? You say, O that my coldness and indifference would permit me to do it. But are you not...