23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. 24 Yet God, with undeserved kindness, declares that we are righteous. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. 25 For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they … Continue reading Holy Week: The River
Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
For me Holy Week is a time of reflection. For the past several weeks I've been struck by the depth of God's love. Love motivated God to create a plan for my redemption. Love was the reason he sent His only son to take my place. Love was why Christ willingly laid down His life. Shine … Continue reading Holy Week Theme: Love with No End
How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
http://youtu.be/1vmY2ztb5xc Performed by Selah How deep the Father's love for us How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One Bring many sons to glory Behold … Continue reading How Deep the Father’s Love for Us
Speak O Lord
We sung this today in church. Take time to really soak in the words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGg40zKRvAg Written by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend Sung by Kristyn Getty
Good Friday: What Wondrous Love is This?
Ultimately it was love that motivated God to send his Son to take my place. It was love that motivated Christ to lay down his life for me. What Wondrous Love is This? Performed by Steve Green What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my … Continue reading Good Friday: What Wondrous Love is This?
Dogs and Cats
The Big Guy and I have an ongoing debate regarding the superiority of dogs over cats. He is one of those who has been duped into believing cats are better than dogs. (I know kind of hard to believe from a guy who's school mascot is a beautiful collie.) Anyway we were walking on the … Continue reading Dogs and Cats
Lessons from the Road
There was road construction this summer on my path to work. It is a two lane state road. They were repaving the road. They would close down one side of the road and use the other side for traffic in both directions. A worker was stationed at both ends of the construction area to direct … Continue reading Lessons from the Road
The Dee Zone 