Jesu, joy of man’s desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. From the song Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach , lyrics by Robert Bridges One of the joys of the Christmas season is the beautiful music that is played everywhere. Recently I heard the […]
|
|
Category Archives: 2017“Then Jonah went out to the east side of the city and made a shelter to sit under as he waited to see what would happen to the city. And the Lord God arranged for a leafy plant to grow there, and soon it spread its broad leaves over Jonah’s head, shading him from the sun. […] He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Luke 18:27, NLT Problems, or possibilities? This is a dilemma I’m faced with most days. Not which ones will appear, but rather what perspective I will have about various circumstances that somehow or other cross my path. I’m sure you can relate to some of […] We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power and His mighty wonders. Psalm 78:4, NLT Even with over three decades in the field of education, I still look forward to the start of another school year. I’m excited […] I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word. Psalm 119:14-16 While researching the Internet for an upcoming blog on optimism, I encountered numerous sites that summed up several studies about what […] But all who listen to Me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm. Proverbs 1:33 Like many people, I’ve spent lots of time considering the word “peace”—and certainly never like I did in 2016. World news was once again dominated by acts of terrorism, and in the U.S., daily broadcasts of everything from […] Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned … Psalm 37:25 Do you remember the story of Robinson Crusoe? The famous book by Daniel Defoe about this character has been popular for almost three centuries because of the compelling tale of the tremendous trails faced by […] “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” Proverbs 22:6, NLT Have you ever heard of the Old Deluder Satan Law? If not, you aren’t alone. This 1647 piece of legislation from the Massachusetts Bay Colony is one of three original public education laws put into […] I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 Did you know that, according to a study done by Pew Research Center, 88% of Americans report that love is still their number one reason for getting married? That’s right, love ranked […] |
Connect With Us:
.png)
