I recall how when I first read this, I found it a little confusing… How in the world could a couple of men who had just been beaten, on their bare backs “with many blows” find it an ideal moment, “midnight”, to pray and sing? (v25) As the story unfolded I noticed that I hadContinue reading “LEARNING TO SING AND PRAY”
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SING TO THE LORD
I love to “sing to the Lord!” (Psalm 96:1) The remainder of that verse goes on to say: “a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth.” The songs that I sing are never “new” to me. I am aware that is not my capacity. I tried one time in public… that was it! Continue reading “SING TO THE LORD”
MOOSIK
In our modern society it is called “music”, and for that reason I find little reason to enjoy what comes over the airwaves. I gave up listening to it about the time Elvis was singing “You ain’t nothing but a hound-dog”. My wife, who was a extraordinary musician, had said so often: “I am gladContinue reading “MOOSIK”
BY THE NAIL PRINTS
This morning I was awakened, (Thankfully singing to myself) “I shall know Him by the nail prints in His hands.” I shared with our daughter Cathy how I had not heard it in “ages”. She reminded me that she used to sing it frequently. I spent some time trying to remember all of the words,Continue reading “BY THE NAIL PRINTS”
IT IS ALL OF GRACE
Someone shared with me: Saving Grace … Ephesians 2:8, 9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one can boast.” Standing Grace … Romans 5:1, 2 “Therefore, having been justified by faith, weContinue reading “IT IS ALL OF GRACE”
THANKSGIVING
Today is thanksgiving, “The 4th Thursday in November observed as a legal holiday for giving thanks for Divine Goodness.” (Webster’s Dictionary) Call it whatever you propose, but that is its proper definition. May I suggest our observance in light of that, let us thank HIM! Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth, Serve theContinue reading “THANKSGIVING”
ETCetera 