Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set…
Author: Charles A. Bennett
Thankful Heart Part One
“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15″ I am thankful for the Truth of God’s Word (Psalm 119:105) I am thankful that God’s love is not limited by my sin (Romans 5:8) I am thankful for God’s mercy,…
Matthew 7:1-5
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you…
Whate’re My God Ordains Is Right
This hymn has been a powerful influence for me in applying the sovereignty of God. I have read the story behind its writing. It is said to be the favorite hymn of King Frederick William III of Prussia and was used by Johann Sebastian Bach in several different cantatas. It is in both Catholic and…
Random Acts of Kindness
I recently saw a YouTube video that was titled Random Acts of Kindness where through several clips from the internet the YouTuber was explaining and displaying people being kind to others (relatives, neighbors, co-workers, strangers, and animals). These were as varied in their setting as they were in their participants. The first thing that caught…
Psalm 34:2
My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. I am first drawn to the word soul because it is what is doing the boasting. The deepest part of my being is where my soul resides. From it comes the essence of life itself. It is eternal and without…
Psalm 34: 1
1 I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. I find this verse very interesting. The verse gives us an understanding of what we are to do, how we are to do it, and when we are to do it. It is very simple. What: Bless the…