Lord, if you withdraw your hand, there is no grace. If you cease to guide us, we have no wisdom. If you no longer defend us, we have no courage. If you do not strengthen us, our chastity is vulnerable. If you do not keep a holy watch over us, our watchfulness cannot protect us. By ourselves we sink, we perish; when you are with us, we are uplifted, we live. We are shaky, you make us firm. We are … Continue reading →
When we talk to the Lord like we would talk to a friend– when we let Him know what is going on in our lives– where we are having trouble or hurting–He promises He’ll give us the right response. It took a Genius to get our lives straight, and it’s going to take a Genius to keep them that way. Good thing we know One.
Continue reading →Why me Lord? What have I ever done? To deserve even one Of the blessings I’ve known Why me Lord? What did I ever do? That was worth love from You And the kindness You’ve shown Lord help me, Jesus I’ve wasted it So help me Jesus I know what I am Now that I know That I’ve needed You So help me Jesus My soul’s in Your hand Try me Lord If You think there’s a way That I … Continue reading →
God sent His Son – they called Him Jesus, He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Chorus: Because He lives I can face tomorrow, Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living just because He lives. How sweet to hold a newborn baby And feel the pride and joy he … Continue reading →
The Old Rugged Cross On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. O that old rugged cross, so despised by the … Continue reading →
Related scripture reference: Isaiah 11 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Waft it on the rolling tide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, ye islands of the sea; echo back, ye ocean caves; Earth shall keep … Continue reading →
A sermon preached on Lord’s Day Morning, October 29, 2006, at the Baptist Tabernacle of Los Angeles, by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr. “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost” (John 19:30). Jesus hangs dying on the Cross. Earlier that day He had been offered a drink of vinegar mixed with gall and had refused it. But now, moments before His death, He cries out, … Continue reading →
“Di rumah Bapa-Ku banyak tempat tinggal. Jika tidak demikian, tentu Aku mengatakannya kepadamu. Sebab Aku pergi ke situ untuk menyediakan tempat bagimu.” (Yohanes 14:2) MH seorang penginjil Irak, yakin upahnya di kekekalan nanti salah satunya adalah rumah di Surga. Apa yang dia tidak harapkan adalah Allah mempersiapkan dia terlebih dahulu di sebuah tempat — di salah satu penjara terkeji milik Saddam Hussein. Orang-orang Irak menyebut penjara keamanan Baghdad sebagai “Kapal Putih”, karena terang yang ditimbulkan oleh tembok bagian luar yang … Continue reading →
Father in heaven, Thank you for all the positive influencers in my life today. Thank you for everyone who has ever prayed for me and for anyone who will pray for me in the future. Thank you for the people of strong faith that you have placed in my path and the positive impact they have had on my character. insulate me, Father, from experiences that compromise my full potential. Move me away from distractions, diversions, and temptations. Keep my … Continue reading →
Would you be free from your burden of sin ? There’s power in the blood, power in the blood. Would you o’er evil, a victory win ? There’s wonderful power in the blood. chorus: There is power, power, wonder, working power, in the blood of the Lamb ! There is power, power, wonder, working power, In the precious blood of the Lamb ! Would you be free from your passions and pride ? There’s power in the blood, power in … Continue reading →