Used with Permission by, Linda DeSilva In these days, when joy seems to be in short supply, the title words above (from verse 3 of ‘As the Deer’ -Psalm 42- by Martin Nystrom) have been a reminder to me of Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for His approaching departure, as recorded in John chapter 15. Continue reading “‘THE REAL JOY-GIVER!’”
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CATCH THE FOXES
Some years ago I encouraged our congregation to memorize Song of Solomon 2:15… “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom.” I had picked up the idea in some of my studies. Selfishness … Spoils love Discontent … Spoils joy Anxious thoughts … SpoilsContinue reading “CATCH THE FOXES”
THE OPPOSITION
Just a reminder! Whenever the Word of God is proclaimed, in simple conversation or across a pulpit, we can be assured of an audience, be it those interested or those who are determined to destroy any advance of the gospel. Such was the case when Paul and associates arrived in Salamis and began to preachContinue reading “THE OPPOSITION”
WHY WE LOVE PSALM 23
Even the people who shun the likes of Christians are ready to have Psalm 23 read at their funeral. It just seems so “funeralish” to the human ear when it is repeated. In reality its contents cover almost every facet of our lives. It covers our Life, our Death, and Eternity. In that hospital roomContinue reading “WHY WE LOVE PSALM 23”
GOD’S WORD TRIUMPHS
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;It shall not return to Me void,But it shall accomplish what I please,And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 Some of you may wonder why we are devoting our time to this ministry at this stage of our lives, and I understandContinue reading “GOD’S WORD TRIUMPHS”
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