John Newton wrote this hymn in 1779. It still works today. Christ Is Our Cornerstone by Katy Snow Approach, my soul, the mercy seat, Where Jesus answers prayer; There humbly fall before His feet, For none can perish there. Thy promise is my only plea, With this I venture nigh; Thou callest burdened souls to Thee,…
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Are you breathing?
Then here’s a good reminder of what you should be doing. Psalms 135-150 (Volume Two) by Hope College Worship (featuring Bruce Benedict) If you’d prefer to read it, you can go here: Psalm 150 (ESV)
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A new song for this morning
In case you need a fresh start this morning, here’s an old hymn by Anne Steele, straight from the 18th century to today, just to get you going. A MORNING HYMN. Anne Steele I. LORD of my life, O may thy praise Employ my noblest pow’rs, Whose goodness lengthens out my days, And fills the…
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Praise God together today
When you go to church today, and they sing a hymn or chorus or other type of song, think of the words in this Psalm, and sing out loud. Sing together with those around you, singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, and, as Thomas Ken said so very long ago, “Praise God from whom all…
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Come, worship with us
If you’re up north, in Michigan, near Cheboygan, we’d love to have you come worship with us Sunday morning. Here’s some of what’s going on tomorrow (August 9, 2015). The adult Sunday school class, taught tomorrow by Harry Hammond, is finishing a brief study of Job, as part of a video series by Philip Yancey titled…
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Why go to church on Sunday?
David gives a reason in Psalm 5: Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them…
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Out of the depths
The best part of reading the Psalms is that they need little explanation. You read them, you know exactly what the psalmist is saying. Like Psalm 130. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!…
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How happy!
Where do you find delight? Join us in church today as we delight in the Lord’s instruction! How happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners or join a group of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on…
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Time to eat!
Thank you, Lord, for your faithful provision. Forgive me for my ingratitude. http://biblicalspirituality.org/no-i-wont-bless-the-meal/
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A very good first step
Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. Psalm 37:5-6 HCSB
