This hymn was written after traumatic events in Horatio Spafford's life. The first was the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which ruined him financially (Spafford had been a successful lawyer and had invested significantly in property in the area of Chicago that was extensively damaged by the great fire). His business interests were further hit … Continue reading It Is Well
Author: Myron
An Old American and Patriot, lover of Freedom, struggling through this World that is not my Home, trying to be like Christ, failing miserably most of the time, but never losing Hope, believing in His Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness. "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' Blood and Righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ the Solid Rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."
The Sounds of Life – and Love
Since my wife died, I find myself eating out fairly often. The waitresses at Country Kitchen all know me by name, and I have a standing breakfast date with however many of my grand-kids and great grand-kids can attend every Monday. We have a good visit, solve most of the world's problems, and discuss everything … Continue reading The Sounds of Life – and Love
Independence Day: Faith, Family, and Freedom
Gary Baurs of American Values writes: Please use some time over the Fourth to remind your children and grandchildren about America’s exceptionalism and the significance of Independence Day. Remind them about the sacrifices at Bunker Hill and Concord Bridge that were necessary to create this nation and secure our freedoms. Tell them about the courage … Continue reading Independence Day: Faith, Family, and Freedom
The Smell of Rain
A cold March wind danced around the dead of night in Dallas as the doctor walked into the small hospital room of Diana Blessing. Still groggy from surgery, her husband David held her hand as they braced themselves for the latest news. That afternoon of March 10, 1991, complications had forced Diana, only 24-weeks pregnant, … Continue reading The Smell of Rain
How Do You Smell?
I knew a man who was brought up in a time when people in the rural areas hunted, trapped, and fished to put meat on the table. And along with that pelts were sold that brought in extra money as well. He knew a lot about wildlife, and that from first-hand experience. One thing he … Continue reading How Do You Smell?
Unspoken Request
Unspoken Request by The McKameys The preacher got up And said, "Stand to your feet. We'll start with a prayer if you have a need, Let it be heard, saints, let it be known, We're all family and you're not alone" But that's when he saw her In the back of the church; Her silence … Continue reading Unspoken Request
The Cost of Freedom
Deeper Trouble Than We Think
American Values reports: JoAnna St. Germain, a high school history teacher in Maine, posted a direct appeal on Facebook to the Secret Service. She urged them to “step up” and use the unique position they are in to help the country “avoid a civil war.” How would they do that exactly? Here is her appeal: … Continue reading Deeper Trouble Than We Think
Heart, Mind, and Strength
March 29 - From the Inside Out - From OneCry Father, Jesus said that I am to love You with all of my heart, with all of my mind, with all of my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself—that this is more important than anything else that I do. Forgive me, Lord, for I know … Continue reading Heart, Mind, and Strength
The Older I Get
(as sung by Amos Raber) https://youtu.be/6Ps4KZ1mEwE The older I get, The more I think You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it, 'Cause it’s gone in a blink; And the older I get, The truer it is It’s the people you love, not the money and stuff, That makes you rich. And … Continue reading The Older I Get
THE RIGHT RENDITION 