Month: July 2020

Consistency

And when he had sent the multitude away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was alone. Matthew 14: 23 This short verse says a mouthful. There is much that we can learn about successful living by the example that Jesus leads in this scripture. Our…

By JEFF July 29, 2020 Off

Our Father

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy…

By JEFF July 22, 2020 Off

It Is Well With My Soul

Tragedy preceded the writing of the words of this hymn and followed closely the composing of the music. The French liner, “S.S. Ville du Havre,” was the most luxurious ship afloat when it sailed from New York in November, 1873. Among her passengers was Mrs. H.G. Spafford of Chicago, making the trip with her four…

By JEFF July 8, 2020 Off

Stormy Wind

Stormy wind fulfilling His word. Psalm 148: 8 Did you ever go into the woods late in the afternoon on a day of howling wind and driving rain; and did you ever see a drearier spectacle, or hear drearier sounds? The sough (moaning, whistling or rushing sound as made by the wind in trees …)…

By JEFF July 5, 2020 Off

Healthy Relationships

Due to recent current events in the United States, it has caused me to examine how we, as the church, can be more effective in being leaders in the efforts to finding a solution. Whether it be the response to the coronavirus pandemic or the response to the racial unrest that continues to plague the…

By JEFF July 1, 2020 Off