Rejoice In The Lord song
The young man, Isaiah Rodriguez, in this video passed away last week while on a summer Mission trip. Praise the Lord for his clear testimony that indeed he was a follower of Jesus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4Ysd_hOJuk
by Ron Hamilton (aka Patch the Pirate)
God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long
In darkness He giveth a song
I could not see through the shadows ahead
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead
I bowed to the will of the Master that day
Then peace came and tears fled away
Now I can see testing comes from above
God strengthens His children and purges in love
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care
Through purging more fruit I will bear
O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake
He knoweth the end of each path that I take
For when I am tried And purified
I shall come forth as gold
Look at Jesus
Corrie ten Boom:
When I look at the world, I get distressed.
When I look at myself, I get depressed.
But when I look at Jesus, I find rest.
Happy New Year 2022
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
What A Day That Will Be
What A Day That WIll be with lyrics
Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke,
in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Tanker truck passing through Minersville. The boys and I are in the silver car under the letter "h".
I'm Too Far lyrics
The Collingsworth Family
Many miles now lie behind me since I started at the cross
There sin's heavy load, my guilt and shame I lost
There I found a friend in Jesus -- hand in hand we walk each day
He is guiding me to Heaven -- from His side I'll never stray
I'm too far from where I started and too close to where I'm going
To think of ever turning around
For my eyes are fixed on Jesus and I love this Narrow Way
This old world holds no attraction, I'm Heaven bound
As I walk this road toward Heaven -- by the eye of faith I see
All the things God is preparing there for me
Oh I would not want to miss it when Christ my Lord is crowned
This one thing I have determined, I will NEVER turn around!!!!
Nothing Between
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
Naught of this world’s delusive dream;
I have renounced all sinful pleasure;
Jesus is mine, there’s nothing between.
Refrain:
Nothing between my soul and my Savior,
So that His blessed face may be seen;
Nothing preventing the least of His favor;
Keep the way clear! Let nothing between.
Nothing between, like worldly pleasure;
Habits of life, though harmless they seem,
Must not my heart from Him ever sever;
He is my all, there’s nothing between.
Nothing between, like pride or station;
Self or friends shall not intervene;
Though it may cost me much tribulation,
I am resolved, there’s nothing between.
Nothing between, e’en many hard trials,
Though the whole world against me convene;
Watching with prayer and much self-denial,
I’ll triumph at last, there’s nothing between.
Highway of Holiness.....
Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:
10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Isaiah 51:11 is a popular chorus:
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Roxbury Camp
It's that time of year already!! Getting packed up for some time at camp.
Roxbury Camp --- we're on the way!!
Mark Graduation Class of 2020
Today was Mark's big day. Congratulations Mark!!!! Class of 2020.
Happy 80th Birthday to my mom
My mom is 80 years old, and still enjoying life to the full.
Happy Birthday!!
Celebrating April 8th
Even though we are sheltering-in-place, I have a lot to keep me busy. Today was haircut day in the barn, we went to Tonys to get a few hoagies and pizza, dropped off a hoagie to my mom, mailed the spring-time house taxes -- haha -- oh that reminds me of the old quote: Nothing is certain except death and taxes.
My wife has chosen to live separately, and I accept her decision. True love sets someone free if that's their desire -- and true love also forgives and is willing to reconcile. Whether my wife chooses to take the pathway back home or not, I'll continue to live a great life in the Lord.
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Here are a few photos from today:
The King Is Coming
My mom and dad sang this song many times. My dad is in heaven cheering us on to make heaven our home too!! Let's be ready for King Jesus!!
The King Is Coming
The marketplace is empty No more traffic in the streets
All the builders' tools are silent No more time to harvest wheat
Busy housewives cease their labors In the courtroom no debate
Work on earth is all suspended As the King comes thro' the gate
O the King is coming The King is coming
I just heard the trumpets sounding And now His face I see
O the King is coming The King is coming
Praise God, He's coming for me
Happy faces line the hallways Those whose lives have been redeemed
Broken homes that He has mended Those from prison He has freed
Little children and the aged Hand in hand stand all aglow
Who were crippled, broken, ruined Clad in garments white as snow
I can hear the chariots rumble I can see the marching throng
The flurry of God's trumpets Spells the end of sin and wrong
Regal robes are now unfolding Heaven's grandstand's all in place
Heaven's choir now assembled Start to sing "Amazing Grace"
In Times Like These hymn
In times like these you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
This Rock is Jesus, Yes He's the One
This Rock is Jesus, the only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
In times like these you need the Bible
In times like these O be not idle
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
In times like these I have a Savior
In times like these I have an anchor
I'm very sure, I'm very sure
My anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock
In the year 1943, Ruth Caye Jones, a pastor’s wife in Pennsylvania and the mother of five, was distressed by the headlines of her Pittsburgh newspaper. She saw the World War II causality lists and she knew the Allies were making slow progress through the boot of Italy. Supplies were rationed at home, and everyone was living under incredible strain.
Opening her Bible to 2 Timothy 3, Ruth studied the page and pondered the opening words. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. A song began composing itself in her mind. She jotted some lyrics on a small pad in her apron pocket. A series of notes also played in her mind. Only later did she realize they came from the old clock on the mantle with its iconic Westminster Chimes. Soon the notes and music congealed to become one of the most beloved Gospel songs of the 1940s and 1950s, “In Times Like These.”
Cheese Steak Day
March 24th is National Cheese Steak Day. I like to buy the ingredients and Philadelphia Amoroso's rolls but 2nd best is just buying the hoagies from Tony's here in Minersville. They get an Amoroso's delivery every day -- without that roll, I'd rather have something else. :-)