God Bless America
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD . . . . — Psalm 33:12 It’s a song, a famous song, but did you know that it really is…
It was at Gettysburg
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord,…
Holding Hands–It Means More Than You Think
Recently we had the privilege of meeting with a couple married over sixty years—and he had served in three wars. He also was a POW in Vietnam for over six years. Their love and commitment to each other was evident in their story, in their smiles for each other, and in the way (during the interview), they held each other’s hand. This picture is of their loving clasp. They told us that they hold hands often, and everywhere they go.
Asking the Tough Questions
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against…
Keys to Defeating Despair
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. — Psalm 145:13b Is discouragement ruling your thoughts? Have you despaired at the trials of…
Anonymous
"I asked for power that I might have the praise of men, I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life, I was given life that I might enjoy all things, I got nothing that I asked for but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed." --- Anonymous Perhaps you have read this before—and not realized that it was attributed to an unknown Confederate soldier wounded and disabled during the Civil War.
We Will Never Forget
On this 2013 Memorial Day, thank you for your sacrificial service to our country and our Lord. We will never forget. . . . The 23rd Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me…
“Five Digital Dangers” from John Piper
On April 29th, theologian John Piper posted on his devotional blog, “Solid Joys”, a challenge to maintain purity in our technological age. It is entitled “Five Digital Dangers.” Perhaps these are not new warnings to you, but they are a fresh summary of the dirty reality in which we live.
“Super-Glue” for the Home
Excellent or Praiseworthy is posted on Monday and Thursday nights. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. — Colossians 1:17 The story goes something like this: A military family has just arrived at their new…