Random Musing

I've been in love with Ecclesiastes 3 for years. I originally heard it in a movie of all places (the melodramatic Flowers in the Attic from the 80s), but when reading in the bible it resonates with me. I find it useful to try and hold on to this scripture when going through difficult changes...

Day is done, gone the sun, From the lake, from the hills, from the sky; All is well, safely rest, God is nigh. Fading light, dims the sight, And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright. From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night. Thanks and praise, for our days, 'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars...

Here is a list of the podcasts that I hope to get to - keep in mind the list is considerably long. Astericks will be placed beside podcasts I have listened to/commented on. I also procrastinate and have a bad memory - so this likely won't be updated frequently or consistently. 5 Minutes in...

'Be still and know that I am God' has always been one of my favorite scriptures. The message may be direct and uncomplicated, but its meaning is powerful and clear. I'm an ESV user for my preferred bible translation - it and most bible translations I compared with seem to agree on this...

O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen. - Book of Common Prayer...

Amazing Grace (written by John Newton, 1725-1807) Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear. And Grace, my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear The hour I...

Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah...

Source: A Three-legged Stool - The Upper Room Devotional, January 2010 As Christians, we need a firm foundation in order to do our daily work for the kingdom of God. This foundation is our Bible-based faith. Three qualities of God make up the three strong legs of my foundation: God is love...

I'm the worst person about getting songs stuck in my head. It's unreal, something I've always done. One of the worst offenders is Christmas music. Don't dare start singing Frost the Snowman or Rudolph near me... I'm not bad with phrases, but there is one that pops in my head and will keep...

Picture a group of Christians sitting together and shooting the breeze. Picture one of those Christians asking the members of the group to share their 'saved story', that one memory that Christians talk about when they found God and accepted Jesus as the savior of their souls and hearts...

1 Corinthians 13: "Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away." Corinthians 13:1-3 : "If I speak in the...

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee Israels' Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy...

Psalm 94:17 "If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence." Psalm 116:2 "I love the Lord because he hears and answers my prayers. Because he bends down and listens, I will pray as long as I breathe...", ESV: "Because he inclined his ear to me...

I am still shocked at the death of my friend, John Gugie. He passed away November 2, 2011, 10 days before his 36th birthday. He had Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy and was in bad shape. However, the death was still a surprise to all close to him as it came without warning during a procedure in the...

Heaven’s Grocery Store I was walking down life’s pathway Not so very long ago When I looked up and saw a sign Heaven’s Grocery Store. I got a little closer and the door swung open wide. The next thing I knew I was standing there inside. I saw a host of angels. They were standing everywhere...

Ended up having a great Thanksgiving myself. The only thing that would have made it better would be to have my son with me. It was his turn to spend with his father this year. My dad came home for the holidays so it was a nice treat to see him. I got the day off from work which was a pleasant...

Christian Classics Ethereal Library - A useful site, listing free church father writings, study books, a newsletter, and link to 100s of scanned hymns

Love the Lord Studies - A useful tool for self-study regarding the bible, much work put into it, simple website layout and quick loading. Different sections with the author's notes, and then each "lesson" lists several questions for self-quizzing and self-essaying. The lessons are by books...

YouTube - Abwoon D'Bashmaya - The Lords Prayer in Aramaic

The 5 Finger Prayer | Bible Study Planet Found this article a good general guideline for praying for others and ourselves.