Take Shelter Near to Jesus

When I am aware of my emotion and am able to express it, my prayers take on greater impact. I have found the writers of the Psalms to be helpful in expressing my feelings to God. They give me permission. I might even say that they evoke my emotions through...

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Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

It is one of the first songs that many of us learned about God. It is simple, yet it champions a core truth about God the Son. Its rhyming phrases lend to its simplicity. Have you guessed what it is? You’re right…Jesus Loves Me! Jesus loves me, this I know....

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Bless the Lord, O My Soul

If you are like me, Easter is a very meaningful time. It is a time to reflect on my own sinfulness, to mourn the impact of my selfishness, and to celebrate in gratitude the sacrifice of Jesus on my behalf! I also love worshipping with my family and the reminder...

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Doxology

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen. The Doxology erupts from my lips this morning as I reflect on our time together as a church family over the weekend. The Spirit...

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