In fact, our congregation sang the ancient lyrics this past Sunday, although we were accompanied by keyboard, guitar, and drum—not organ. I was struck by the second line of the third verse: “We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph thro’ us.” My mind wandered a...
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ.” This verse isn’t saying God will give you what you ask for, but it does say that reaching out to Him in your anxiety will bring you peace; a peace that transcends all un...
Verse 15: “And now, O Lord our God, who didst bring thy people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand . . . ” Daniel knew that the reason God saved Israel from Egypt was not because Israel was so good. Psalm 106:7–8, Our fathers, when they were in Egypt, did not co...
Why did I use that title? Because when we disobey God’s will, we often hinder His plans to bless His people! Therefore, listen up! I have two stories to tell you. The first story is to let you know how a song was born out of a young man’s testimony. As the story goes, more...
Kerns would have us fully engaged–first to bless God’s heart and then to elevate the experience for us also. How? Seethe majesty and splendor of God on his throne–in your imagination.Thisis who you are worshiping[3]! Hearthe music and join in with grateful, enthusiastic praise[4]. ...
There was the time when we thought we were losing Eva when I was pregnant and just minutes before discovering that I had read a verse in exodus that said there would be no miscarriage in our house and it had jumped out at me loudly. There was the time when Eva told me she wanted ...
Our life verse sums it up:Ephesians 3:20-21 AMPC Now to Him Who, by the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desir...
And, as if all that wasn’t impossible enough, Jesus then sarcastically asked them in verse 48 to: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. If that were a literal command, a new law for us, nobody ever kept it. Jesus later said, “my yoke is ...
According to verse one, you feel humility. “When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.” According to the last line in verse two, you want to surrender: “All the vain things that charm ...
And interestingly enough, in verse 25 Jesus went on to say, “But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too.” Hmm, interesting, we’re back to forgiving people for sinning against us. Even ...