The best lessons often use the fewest words. Pastor Les is one of many fellow-laborers in the Lord that taught me things I still use. One of his best quotes — and his straightforward manner of speaking — were inspirations Continue Reading →
This beautiful old hymn is based on 2 Timothy 1:12b “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” I’ve loved this Continue Reading →
Problems will confront us in this life. This is a simple old song with a powerful exhortation on how to deal with troubles of all kinds. Please give “Think of His Goodness to You” a sing-along listen, then come back Continue Reading →
“Trust and Obey” is a lovely hymn from the late 1800’s that reminds us that there is more to life than just knowing things. To live big in any field, especially for the Lord, we’ll have to act on what Continue Reading →
When God raised Jesus Christ from the dead, it made a big difference. I was thrilled when I began to understand that God had needed to keep the big difference a secret until after Jesus ascended into heaven. Only then Continue Reading →
Many songs celebrate not only the name Jesus but also other names Jesus has. For example, a fine old hymn called “Blessed Be The Name” sings of Jesus as “♫♪ Redeemer, savior, friend of man ♫♪”. If Jesus were only Continue Reading →
Our song “Though Jericho Pleasantly Stood” is an artful and thought-provoking study on the miracle of “getting right with God.” This hymn is not nearly as well known as “Amazing Grace” but they resemble each other in depth of truth Continue Reading →
Psalm 46:10 (NIV) says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The message of Psalm 46 has always been current information. The very week I’m Continue Reading →
Twenty-two-year-old Robert Robinson penned these heartfelt lyrics way back in 1757. With loving reverence and confident humility he invites his caring Heavenly Father to help him keep his heart steadfast for the Lord till kingdom comes. Give it a sing-along Continue Reading →
This inspiring classic hymn was written for the 100th anniversary of American independence with at least these two purposes in mind: 1) to praise God and 2) to celebrate the blessings of liberty that flow from the Lord — in Continue Reading →