6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10He wasContinue reading “The True Light Comes Into the World”
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God Speaks to Us through a Son
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.3He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s veryContinue reading “God Speaks to Us through a Son”
Steadfast Love Endures Forever
1Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. 2Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. 3Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courtsContinue reading “Steadfast Love Endures Forever”
Our God of Mercy
11Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever. 12For evils have encompassed me without number; my iniquities have overtaken me, until I cannot see; they are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails me. 13Be pleased, O Lord, toContinue reading “Our God of Mercy”
Thanksgiving for Help
1I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many willContinue reading “Thanksgiving for Help”
The LORD is Righteous
1I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. 2Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 3The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. 4Then I called on theContinue reading “The LORD is Righteous”
The LORD is my Shepherd
1The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; 3he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. 4Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; yourContinue reading “The LORD is my Shepherd”
The Lord is my Rock and Fortress
1In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake leadContinue reading “The Lord is my Rock and Fortress”
The LORD is my Strength
6Blessed be the Lord, for he has heard the sound of my pleadings. 7The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. 8The Lord is the strength of his people; he is the savingContinue reading “The LORD is my Strength”
Open and welcoming
Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” This past month I was involved in Footloose the musical at Abrams Spotlight Productions. “It was a terrifying experienceContinue reading “Open and welcoming”