Blessed are you when you’re persecutedBecause of your faith in Jesus Christ.Blessed are you when people insult you,And falsely say what leads folks to doubt.Rejoice and be glad, for your reward isGreat in the heavens. You’re not alone. When you are persecuted in one place,Flee to another. God will be there.You will be hated by … Continue reading All Through The Night
Trick or Treat?
Trick or treat? What’s in store?Do you love? Or, folks abhor?Is your kindness all for you?Do you lie, or walk in truth? What’s your motive all about?Are you honest, without doubt?Do you mask hidden intent?And, your motives you invent? Trusted friend – does that role fit?Loving husband? – that’s your bit?Faithful leader, you’re about?Kindly man, … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
A Desire to Change the World
Footprints of Jesus
Lyrics by Mary B. Slade, pub. 1871Music by Asa B. Everett Sweetly, Lord, have we heard Thee calling,Come, follow Me!And we see where Thy footprints fallingLead us to Thee. Though they lead o’er the cold, dark mountains,Seeking His sheep;Or along by Siloam’s fountains,Helping the weak. If they lead through the temple holy,Preaching the Word;Or in … Continue reading Footprints of Jesus
What Faith Looks Like
What’s Important?
Christian brother, where are you?Christian sister, and you, too.What’s important? Do you know?Does it matter? Does it show? Your intentions, what are they?Read your Bible, kneel and pray?Have devotions here and there?Share the gospel anywhere? Some of you are quite sincere,Follow Jesus, have Him near.Hearts are given o’er to Christ.Now to sin NOT are enticed. … Continue reading What’s Important?
Cracks and Crinkles
Life on this earth is not simpleIt comes with its cracks and its crinklesIt comes with its friends and its foesIt comes with its wonders and woes Life certainly has ups and downsSometimes with a smile or a frownSome days may be sad, others joySome things that will build or destroy We never do know … Continue reading Cracks and Crinkles
Grave Disaster
Grave disaster going fasterMany make the devil masterFollow him where’er he leads themSinging songs, salute his anthem Flocking now to all their heroesWho then do make strange bedfellowsKnock on doors, salute their masterWho is bringing evil faster Wisdom speaking through the windows,“Why you follow strange bedfellows?Why you listen to their teachings?Why you not have your … Continue reading Grave Disaster
Fully Surrendered
By Alfred C. Snead / George C. Stebbins Fully surrendered—Lord, I would be,Fully surrendered, dear Lord, to Thee.All on the altar laid,Surrender fully made,Thou hast my ransom paid;I yield to Thee. Fully surrendered—life, time, and all,All Thou hast given me held at Thy call.Speak but the word to me,Gladly I'll follow Thee,Now and eternallyObey my … Continue reading Fully Surrendered
Love Forlorn
The numbers of people in this world of ours who are suffering because of spousal unfaithfulness and abuse are astounding. The sad reality of it all, though, is that these numbers are high even among those who call themselves Christians. Porn addiction, extramarital flirtations and affairs, and easy access to private chats via social media … Continue reading Love Forlorn
Walking Wounded 