God’s plan rarely makes sense except in hindsight.
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We Walk by Faith
Found sin’s cure, Heart’s made pure, Hope’s secure, Future’s sure....
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
by Louisa M. R. Stead, 1882 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er; Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! Oh, for grace to … Continue reading ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
The Old Rugged Cross
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the Dearest and Best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to … Continue reading The Old Rugged Cross
Hagar: God Sees and Hears
I have so much more in common with Hagar than I had ever imagined before beginning this study. God sees me, hears me, forgives me, and answers my prayers....
Courage
Can I do the thing I ought? I wonder. Only through Christ who strengthens me.
How Many Trees?
How many trees does it take to clothe a mountain? How many grains form the river’s watershed? How many drops does it take to fill a fountain? How many hairs wave and toss upon my head?
The Lifter Up of My Head ~ Psalm 3
Many there be who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
Abigail: A Virtuous Woman
Abigail’s name means “the father’s joy.” I’m sure she was her father’s joy, for everything we know about her suggests she was a virtuous woman....
My Father’s World
This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!
The Abundant Heart 