Sunday Hymns - Nearer My God to Thee

    Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
    E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me,
    Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee

    Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
 

   Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,
    Darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
    Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, my God, to Thee.

    Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

    There let the way appear, steps unto Heav’n;
    All that Thou sendest me, in mercy giv’n;
    Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee.

   Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

    Then, with my waking thoughts bright with Thy praise,
    Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise;
    So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to Thee.

    Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

    Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky,
    Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I’ll fly,
    Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee.

    Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

    There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest,
    There in my Savior’s love, perfectly blest;
    Age after age to be nearer, my God, to Thee.

   Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!

 

-Sarah F Adams

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Thankful Thursday 9.27.2012

Colossians 3:15

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

~Fresh Zucchini bread for lunch.

~A gluten free flour that really works as a flour substitute.

~A few stress-free talks with the Teen.

~As always, grace that is greater than all my sin.

Our Reason for Rejoicing

"Christians have many reasons for rejoicing. The primary one is based on who God is—He is sovereign. That is the single greatest truth about God. Nothing is outside His control, and He controls everything to work out ultimately for our good (Romans 8:28). He has an infinite understanding of every aspect of our lives— where we are and what we say (Psalm 139:2–4). And He exercises His understanding in perfect wisdom. Knowing God like that should give us inexpressible and glorious joy."
 

-John MacArthur, The Truth About the Lordship of Christ 

Sunday Hymns - Have Thine Own Way

    Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
    Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.
    Mold me and make me after Thy will,
    While I am waiting, yielded and still.

    Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
    Search me and try me, Master, today!
    Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
    As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

    Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
    Wounded and weary, help me, I pray!
    Power, all power, surely is Thine!
    Touch me and heal me, Savior divine.

    Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
    Hold o’er my being absolute sway!
    Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see
    Christ only, always, living in me.

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-Adelaide A. Pollard, 1907
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Saturday Snapshots 9.22.12

* A rare shot of the Teen, who turned 17 on Sunday and was kind enough to let his mom take his picture.


Jelly Bean is sitting for short periods and is starting to crawl.


Thank you to Ali for hosting Saturday Snapshots.

Thankful Thursday 9.12.2012

Colossians 3:15

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

~Potty training success. Only one in diapers now

~A M&M McFlurry treat after a hard day.

~Cool, gentle rain.

~Crisp mornings that remind me that fall is near.

~Answered prayer.

~A renewed love for the power of God’s Word.

Saturday Snapshots Returns! 9.7.2012

After a bit of a hiatus, I’m so glad that Saturday Snapshots is back.
Here’s what could be seen around our house this week:



Lunch can be dangerous – one can never be too prepared

Thankful Thursday 9.6.2012

Colossians 3:15

¹⁵And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

 

~ Dinner out alone with my husband Friday night

 

~A two year old who constantly says “Mama, moy (more) pray?” We come up with many, many things to pray and thank the Lord for these days.

 

~My mother-in-law is recovering well from her heart attack. She is such a blessing and it is so good to see her feeling better.

 

 

~Quiet times that make me smile.

 

~And, as always, grace that is greater than all my sin!

Sunday Hymns - To the Praise of His Glorious Grace

What astonishing mercy and power:
In accord with his pleasure and will
He created each planet, each flower,
Every galaxy, microbe, and hill.
He suspended the planet in space
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.

With despicable self-love and rage,
We rebelled and fell under the curse.
Yet God did not rip out the page
And destroy all who love the perverse.
No, he chose us to make a new race,
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.

Providentially ruling all things
To conform to the end he designed,
He mysteriously governs, and brings
His eternal wise plans into time.
He works out every step, every trace,
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.

Long before the creation began,
He foreknew those he’d ransom in Christ;
Long before time’s cold hour-glass ran,
He ordained the supreme sacrifice.
In the cross he removed our disgrace,
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.

We were blessed in the heavenly realms
Long before being included in Christ.
Since we heard the good news, overwhelmed,
We reach forward to seize Paradise.
We shall see him ourselves, face to face,
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.
To the praise of his glorious grace.

-By DA Carson