It’s a beautiful phrase to consider: “Christ’s invitation to you.” When I was in public school, getting any kind of invitation to something was a momentous occasion. Birthday parties, pool parties, BBQs, play dates, and more. The warmth that would fill my heart knowing that my presence was desired by someone - it wa[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]
The story goes something like this; an older man received an invitation to fly the coast, where he had lived for over 75 years. This invitation was a gift of a lifetime! One he thought of but never in his wildest dream thought was possible. After being asked how his flight was answered, "I never really put my weight down on it;[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]
Pease porridge hot, pease porridge cold… Can you finish the rhyme? There’s no accounting for taste. I’m not sure what kind of porridge this is, but it doesn’t sound appetizing, no matter the temperature. Remember the three bears? They had differing opinions on how hot they liked their porridge too. Beyond the porridge[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mont[...]
"This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you. God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5 As I write this blog entry, it is the last week of January 2022, and it is very dark. This time of year always feels so dark and cold. The twinkling lights that shone during the Christmas season are[...]
Charles Spurgeon says, "The book of Psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. It sets us both mounting and singing". During the study of Psalm 119, the HEARTstrong Morning Lifegroup were challenged to write a Psalm- their own song, Psalm 151. May you be blessed as we bring you these heartfelt songs over this mo[...]
Faith is often compared to a seed. Like a seed, full of promise, is planted in the dark soil without light, Jesus tells us that news about the Kingdom is planted in our hearts. The seed first develops roots underground, then it can start breaking through and stretching its leaves above the surface and into the light. In the par[...]
So often, we pray for God to move in our lives and change things about ourselves that we don’t like. When we send up those prayers, we often don’t think to ourselves, “I wonder what he will use to make that change in me,” and if I’m honest, I picture him just taking that thing away from me and making me a better ve[...]
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