Posted in Life on May 30th, 2008
We had a wonderful time at World’s End State Park with the fam. We’ve been going up there since I was a wee lad. And it’s really neat to watch all of my nieces and nephews enjoying the very same aspects of the outdoors that I enjoyed at their age. So many good memories. And it’s [...]
Posted in Life on May 23rd, 2008
Well, this evening, Michelle and I will be heading up to Sullivan County PA to World’s End State Park for some much needed rest and relaxation and time with family. We will be there through Wednesday. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
This morning, I was praying for some things and was struck once again by my lack of intimate fellowship with my Redeemer. I said, “How do you put up with me, Lord?” He quickly reminded me that He loves me and is well-pleased with me through the merits and life and death and resurrection and intercession of Jesus, His Son [...]
Posted in Quotes on May 21st, 2008
In yesterday’s early entry in Morning & Evening, the incomparable Charles Spurgeon made this pithy observation, keying off this phrase in Psalm 17.7, “…marvelous lovingkindness.” “He giveth liberally and upbraideth not. Not one hint that we are burdensome to Him; not one cold look for His poor pensioners; but He rejoices in His mercy, and presses us [...]
Beneath the shadow of your grace, My soul hath found a safe repose. A secure and sought-after space, Where hide the despised and displaced, And welcome are the oppressed, opposed. Beneath the shadow of your grace, My heart hath found its quarry lost. And here love covers my disgrace, My shame is gone without [...]
Last night, about a half dozen toddlers began dancing in the front of the church when the band started playing Phil Wickham’s song “Divine Romance.” It was great. One of them can’t even walk yet. But she is able to stand on her own. So she stood in one place and moved her torso and arms [...]
“And will manifest myself to him.”—John 14:21. “The Lord Jesus gives special revelations of Himself to His people. Even if Scripture did not declare this, there are many of the children of God who could testify the truth of it from their own experience. They have had manifestations of their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ [...]
Posted in Life on May 11th, 2008
Well today is the one day out of the year that we do what we should do every day throughout the whole year…we honor our mothers. And for Michelle and I, that’s easy. Our mothers have sacrificed and given so much for us. And we love them dearly. Happy Mothers’ Day, moms! Here’s Michelle’s mom [...]
Posted in Life on May 10th, 2008
Well, my sister Ruth graduates from Millersville University today. Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Please don’t move to Florida. Ruth is the one all the way on the right with the movie star sunlasses and the Millersville shirt. A fella doesn’t deserve to have so many pretty girls in his life. From left [...]
Wisdom comes from making mistakes. Compassion comes from hurts and heartaches. Forgiveness comes when we learn to forgive. And in dying to self, we learn to live. Healing comes from deep, cutting wounds. Resurrection comes from cold, dark tombs. Anticipation comes when all hope is gone. The darkest night precedes the dawn. Love comes from [...]