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
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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
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
Just a Stuffed Tiger
I was sent this in email. I don't know who wrote it - perhaps Bill Watterson, the writer of Calvin and Hobbes comic strip. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Calvin? Calvin, sweetheart?" In the darkness Calvin heard the sound of Susie, his wife of fifty-three years. Calvin struggled to open his eyes. God, he was so tired and it … Continue reading Just a Stuffed Tiger
“Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”
We were gathered at my daughter-in-laws for dinner, and were getting ready to eat. Not all of us could be there that time, but my great-grandson, who is 2, was there. As we prepared to pray, his grandma said 'Let's pray' and we all bowed our head, and as is customary at these times we … Continue reading “Pray, Pah-Pah, Pray”
Loving = Giving = Healing
I received this in email: When I was a kid, church ladies ran the whole world. Elderly women were always telling me what to do, randomly appearing from the shadows and trying to feed me. Our little microcosmic community was operated by elderly women in beehive hairdos. They drove Lincolns, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Ford … Continue reading Loving = Giving = Healing
In This Life
My wife hung a sign on our wall that says "Love the people God gave you, because one day He'll want them back." Performed by Collin Raye Written by Allen Shamblin / Mike Reid For all I've been blessed with in this life There was an emptiness in me; I was imprisoned by the power … Continue reading In This Life
Home at Last
In The Arms Of Jesus Unimaginable Joy, Complete Happiness, Overwhelming Love, Perfect Peace... Home At Last
Stroll Over Heaven
by Allan Jackson If I surveyed all the good things that come to me from above If I could count all the blessings from the storehouse of love I'd simply ask for a favor of Him beyond mortal kin And I'm sure that He'd grant it again I want to stroll over Heaven with you … Continue reading Stroll Over Heaven
Knowing You’ll Be There
By Guy Penrod / Gaither Vocal Band The other day I passed the place You always like to go And I picked up the phone because I thought you'd want to know But I forgot you weren't there. I miss you all these days But I'm reminded of your smile And the funny things you'd … Continue reading Knowing You’ll Be There
THE RIGHT RENDITION 