The temperatures have started to rise and the grass is growing as fast as the road runner runs. My days are full of work, cleaning, and working on fun projects for my church’s family retreat. Summer is positively beautiful on the farm…
Are you listening to the voices?
You live in a world of inescapable influence “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” (Psalm … Continue reading »
Such A Mercy
“It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes!” Psalm 119:71 Health is a blessing and a great mercy, enabling us to relish the comforts of life, and to be useful in our generation. But sickness is a greater mercy to the children of God; for it shall be … Continue reading »
Aren’t You Glad You’re Not Like David?
Aren’t you glad you’re not like David, Such blazoned sin, how could he? Aren’t you glad you’re not like Saul, Making up his own rules, what was he thinking? Aren’t you glad you’re not like Cain, Violence against his own brother? Aren’t you glad you’re not like Rebekah, Such planned deceit? Aren’t you glad you’re … Continue reading »
Worry And Preparation
There is a large difference between worrying about possible future trials–and being prepared for them if they should come. The former we should never do–the latter we should always seek to do. If we do, we are always prepared . . . for emergencies, for the hard knocks, for the steep climbing, for the sore … Continue reading »
His Unsleeping Watchfulness
“You are the God who sees me!” Genesis 16:13 Go where we may, we cannot get away from the calm, clear gaze of the Divine Eye! Neither in the blue depths of the heavens, nor in the dark abysses of the grave–can we hide away from God. If we could take the morning sunbeams for … Continue reading »
It Is Finished!
Happy Good Friday!!! Saying happy on the most sober of holidays seems a bit flippant. But, when I think about it, today we celebrate the worst and the best, all in one day. Jesus, God Incarnate, was brutally and horrifically murdered at the hands of sinners. Worse than that, He felt the full fury of … Continue reading »
God’s Glory & Most Precious Treasure
God’s glory is the most important thing to him. God is jealous for his reputation in a way that is completely right and exclusive to him. He wants his fame to spread throughout the entire universe. He intends to establish his perfect, glorious kingdom over everything he has made, and he sent Jesus to bring … Continue reading »
It’s Coming
Spring is coming and I couldn’t be happier. I love spring on the farm…
Hope In The Pilot
Our voyage through life will sometimes be incommoded by storms, but the Lord Jesus is an infallible, almighty Pilot. The winds and the seas obey him. None ever miscarried under his care; and he takes charge of all who entrust themselves to him. – John Newton This quote resonates in my heart today. It pains … Continue reading »
Right Along The Path
“As your days–so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 God’s storehouses of grace are never opened to us–until we really need their blessing. God places them, so to speak, along our life-path–the right supply, at the right point. By the plan of God for His children . . . in every desert–there are oases; at … Continue reading »
Pleasant Boundary Lines (Looking Ahead At 2013)
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup, you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places: indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Ps. 16:5-6 When I graduated high school I had to choose a “life verse” for the graduation ceremony. I chose Ps. 16:5-6. Years have passed and this … Continue reading »
Our Brother’s Fair Kingdom
When we shall come home and enter to the possession of our Brother’s fair kingdom, and when our heads shall find the weight of the eternal crown of glory, and when we shall look back to pains and sufferings; then we shall see life and sorrow to be less than one step or stride from … Continue reading »
Soul Comfort
“When my anxious thoughts multiply within me–Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalm 94:19 “Your comforts delight my soul!” Blessed Lord, how sweet is this text in my mouth! The taste of it is “like wafers made with honey.” It is both food and drink to my heart, for every word has joy and refreshing in … Continue reading »
Words of Cheer To A Weary Soul
“Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah 32:17 “Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?” Jeremiah 32:26-27 Dear … Continue reading »
