Dear Friends and Family, “A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. . .” So said Martin Luther many years ago, and so say we at this Christmas time of 2012. We share a few “shapshots” for the year 2012. -Ron completed the […]
From a sermon preached by John Piper on the Sunday prior to the presidential election, reminding us of who is in charge of the affairs of man. “Let there be no man-exalting illusion as though mere human beings will be the decisive cause in any victory or loss. God alone will have the supreme role […]
Oh, Father, heal our nation. Lord, would You stay Your hand? In wrath remember mercy, please Lord, please heal our land. We know we’ve deeply grieved You, we’ve sinned and brought You shame, Oh, Father, God, forgive us, we pray in Jesus’ name. Our nation, Lord, is crumbling, it’s crumbing from within, And we have […]
Patricia recently shared a sobering thought with me by A. W. Tozer that she had written in her Quiet Time notes some time ago. It is taken from his book, “The Knowledge of the Holy” under the caption, “God’s Infinitude.” The days of the years of our lives are few and swifter than a weaver’s […]
TWO HILLS: On a Judean hill, the sun shines. The morning breaks so still, the sun shines. Some people kneel to pray along the Temple way, while others kneel to pray- It’s such a lovely day- The sun shines. But on another hill, the SON dies. All heaven and earth stand still, the SON dies. […]
I have been reflecting on the many instances, during years of travel and of ministry, when Ron and I were given a “cup of cold water”. Of course the context within which I am thinking of this “cup of cold water” is the one where Jesus was instructing his disciples about how things work within […]