While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

The carol "While Shepherds Watched" dates back to 1703.   You can hear this beautiful and beloved hymn which has stood the test of time for all these many years.  Just click on the video to the right. The words for While shepherds watched were written by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brody. Only the Psalms of … Continue reading While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Paying Taxes to Ceasar or to your local Government

Matthew 22:15-22 (New International Version) Paying Taxes to Caesar 15Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. "Teacher," they said, "we know you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?" 18But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, "You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? 19Show me the coin used for paying the tax." They brought him a denarius, 20and he asked them, "Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?" 21"Caesar's," they replied. Then he said to them, "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." 22When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.

I’m reminded not to forget the Lord’s benefits today

Psalm 103 Of David. 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel: 8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. 15 As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; 16 the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. 17 But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children- 18 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. 19 The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all. 20 Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. 21 Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. 22 Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

Is it humility or the height of pride to claim we are spiritual

I recently heard a believer describe herself as "unspiritual".  She said she would never call herself spiritual.  But I was reminded of a verse in 1 Corinthians 2:15 - The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: (1 Corinthians 2:14-16 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 2 (Whole Chapter). There … Continue reading Is it humility or the height of pride to claim we are spiritual

iThe Book of Eli

Think Christians are mamby pamby wimps, brainwashed by others. True Christians all have one thing in common, believing that the only way to Heaven is by embracing what Jesus Christ did on the cross of Calvary,namely dying in our place so that we would not have to pay for our own sin. He was a substitute for us.

Are our Foundations being destroyed?

My feeling is that not only are the foundations of America being destroyed, but even more sinister is my sense that the erosion of our once sturdy walls lies in a weakened infrastructure. Yes, we need to repair, rebuild and even replace, but if we choose a method other than those tried and true, methods devised by weak men, rather than God's wise counsel, we will be ensnared by the work of our hands.

Largest Cross of Christ in Western Hemisphere

The Cross Of Our Lord Jesus Christ is more than the Cross. It is also life size bronze sculptures depicting the journey of Jesus Christ to Calvary, His Death and Resurrection. The sculptures are done by an artist in Amarillo, Texas and are not yet complete but a work in progress.

A lesson on Integrity

Glenn Beck's recent guest was John Huntsman, an American businessman and philanthropist, the founder of Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman is a member of the Forbes 400, where he is currently ranked the 47th richest man alive.  He is the father of current United States Ambassador to China and former Governor of Utah Jon Huntsman Jr. He is … Continue reading A lesson on Integrity

Reflective Moments

Pride + People = Anger.  In contrast, a humble spirit is not frustrated by people.   From ~ Boomer in the Pew (A study of Esther) There is a strange strength conceived in solitude. Jesus every little while withdrew from the crowd. Oh, for the tonic of waiting upon God! From - Streams in the Desert … Continue reading Reflective Moments