I’ve often wondered why the Friday before Easter is called “Good”. Perhaps it is because it was good for mankind that God’s plan of Salvation was completed as Christ died on the cross that day. But in actuality it was a most horrific day, a day of intense suffering by One who was absolutely without […]
Feb 8, 2022
Manaem, Man of Mystery
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There’s an intriguing name in the New Testament, in Acts 13: Manaen. As far as I know, this man is not mentioned anywhere else in the Bible. Scripture says he was brought up with Herod Antipas. What a surprise! Manaen, a believer in Christ, was a childhood friend of Herod Antipas, the one who ordered […]
Jan 28, 2022
Hallelujah, Amen!
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Hallelujah, Thine the glory! Hallelujah, Amen. Hallelujah, Thine the glory, revive us again! In my memory, I hear voices raised in song in the rural school house. It was Sunday morning and a small group of people sang their joy to God while I pounded out an accompaniment on the piano. This was the place […]
Jan 16, 2022
Life
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I’ve thought quite a bit about my blog this morning and it would be so much easier not to write it, but, this is the Sunday set aside to consider the value of human life and I cannot ignore that. Many people won’t agree with me and that’s fine. However, I truly don’t want to […]
Jan 3, 2022
New Every Morning
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New Every Morning Every day is a fresh beginning, Listen my soul to the glad refrain. And, spite of old sorrows And older sinning, Troubles forecasted And possible pain, Take heart with the day and begin again. Susan Coolidge
