How Long Did He Pray?
A fortnight and a month without food,Or somewhat longer, was he, through the effort;Suddenly a blackbird hopped from a branch,And made a nest in the hand of the saint. Coemgen remained in the penAlone, though great was the pain,And the nest of the blackbird on his palm,Till her birds were hatched. – The Monk Solomon, Life of […]
Not of Men
The Coming Kingdom: Matthew 1.1-17 (4) Pray Psalm 137.4, 5.How shall we sing the LORD’s songIn a foreign land?If I forget you, O Jerusalem,Let my right hand forget its skill!Sing Psalm 137.4, 5.(Gift of Love: Though I May Speak)How can we sing, exalt Your Name, or praises bring amid our shame?If we forget Your Church’s fame, O LORD, […]
“You Shall Be My Witnesses”
Certain aspects of the will of God can be difficult to discern. Some are plain as the nose on our face. As when Jesus says to us, “You shall be My witnesses.” Today’s excerpt from Joy to Your World! if from pages 20 and 21: “[W]e must make sure that we know the Gospel. The Gospel of Jesus Christ […]
THANKSGIVING DAY (USA): Give Thanks!
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made.
Proof
Acts 17:29–34 (NIV) “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone – an image made by human design and skill. In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the […]