C S Lewis quote

 

C.T. Studd quote

"Peace"

Photo taken on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. Found this old hymn on a public domain site.

hope

It’s the Christmas season… the most wonderful time of year. Filled with good cheer, festive activities, and happiness. At least that what is supposed to be. But for some, for a variety of reasons, it is not wonderful. The season could bring back memories of what used to be that will not be any more. Or recent loss of a job or worse, a loved one, could be making the Christmas season anything but happy. Every day may be a struggle and adding the busyness of the holidays might m...agnify the not so warm and fuzzy feelings of the season. But despite it all we can find joy in knowing the real reason for the Christmas season. We needed a Savior. So God, the Creator of the universe, sent His only Son to this earth to be born in a dirty stable. He grew and lived as we do. He experienced pain and loss of a friend. He endured a lot including being tortured and killed all because of us. But then He broke the power of the grave. He lives so we can live. He offers the best gift ever. And He offers peace that passes understanding and joy and strength to get through this life. As hard as this life, and holiday season can be, I pray that some joy can be found as we focus on Christ and rejoice over His great love for us.

Now Unto the King

Psalm 30:5

Psalm 27:1

Tis so sweet

I have always enjoyed singing this hymn. I never knew the story behind it. The author, Louisa Stead, wrote this after seeing her husband drown while he was trying to rescue a boy who was drowning. What great faith! What great trust she had in her Savior!

Our great Savior

Recently I was watching the movie "Amazing Grace" and this line came up in the movie. It is such a powerful statement. I am a great sinner. We are all great sinners. But praise God. Jesus Christ is a great Savior!

When We All Get to Heaven

Grew up singing this wonderful hymn. Full of hope. Life here can be hard. But focus on His great love for us. And for those who have their faith and trust solely in Him, the wonderful things await us in Heaven! What a day of rejoicing that will be!

1 Peter 5:7

Psalm 147:1

Amazing Grace

James 4:13-15

Bloom where you are planted

Psalm 19:1

Oh Glorious Day

This old hymn is one of my all time favorite songs.

What manner of love