Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Timothy served as a protégé to his mentor, Paul. The name Timothy means honouring God or honoured by God. He was born in Lystra to a Greek father and Jewish, follower of Christ, mother. “Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believerbut whose father was a Greek.” […]
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O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing was one of the more than six thousand hymns that was written by Charles Wesley. In May 1738, Charles Wesley was suffering from pleurisy, while studying with his brother, John, in London. During this time he was plagued with extreme doubts regarding his faith. After taking to his bed, he attended a Bible […]
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Eli Maelekhi means God my king. Your procession, God, has come into view,the procession of my God and King (Eli Maelekhi) into the sanctuary. Psalm 68:24
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Have you ever thought of downsizing? In her book, Biblical Minimalism: Following Jesus from a Life of Abundance to a More Abundant Life, Cheryl Smith shares her story of downsizing from an overabundance of stuff to living a minimal life. She openly and honestly shares her struggles, issues and battles in learning to live with less and downsize. Along the […]
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Ananias is mentioned in the book of Acts when he is sent to restore Paul’s sight. The name Ananias means favored of the Lord. We first meet him in the story of Paul’s conversion. “And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am […]
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This is the Day is an upbeat song that reminds us that this is the day the Lord has made, we should be happy and rejoice. The hymn is based on Psalm 118:24, “This is the day that the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” The practice of writing songs based off of scripture dates […]
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El Simchath Gili means God my exceeding joy. Then I will go to the altar of God,to God, my joy and my delight (El Simchath Gili).I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God. Psalm 43:4
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Do you ever feel like things can’t possibly get any worse, and then they do? 2020 has felt that way to me. It’s been full of sickness, isolation, injustice, division, and deep pain for so many people. On top of all the global and national crises, a tornado ripped through my home city of Nashville— just weeks before the pandemic […]
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We’ve studied the 12 Disciples of Jesus, the women who followed Jesus, and the Seven Deacons. We are going to wrap up the series with the apostles. Luke 10 tells us “And after these things, the Lord did appoint also other seventy, and sent them by twos before his face, to every city and place whither he himself was about […]
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Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak was written by Frances R. Havergal in 1872. Havergal is one of several women hymn writers who lived in the late Victorian era of England {18th Century}. Her father was an Anglican pastor and devoted himself to the improvement of church music in the Church of England. Frances was inspired by her […]
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Elohei Haelohim means God of Gods. For the Lord your God is the God of gods (Elohei Haelohim) and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe. Deuteronomy 10:17
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We first meet Saul {who would later become Paul} at the stoning of Stephen. “Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.” {Acts 7:58} Saul is one of the Sanhedrin and prosecuting the believers of Christ. “Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples.” {Acts 9:1} With letters in hand to prosecute […]
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In Gabriel’s hand a mighty stone is a song written by Isaac Watts. He is best known as the author of Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound. He was born on July 17, 1674 in Southampton, England. He wrote a large collection of works and served as minister at Abney Park. Watts died November 25, 1748 and is buried at […]
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Elohei Chasdi means God of my kindness. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.Psalm 59:17
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Jesus was friends with Lazarus and his two sisters, Martha and Mary. He’d been to their house for supper. Then Lazarus gets sick and his sisters send a message to Jesus. They know if Jesus can just arrive on time he will arrive in time. {John 11:1-16} But, Jesus tarries and Lazarus dies before he arrives. When Martha receives word […]
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Breath Thou the Bread of Life was written by Mary A. Lathbury. Lathbury taught art and French in Vermont and New York schools. She also served as a poet in the summer programs at Chautauqua, New York. The expression bread of life refers to Jesus teaching where he referred to himself as the Living bread or bread of life. {John […]
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Elohe Yakob means God of Jacob. May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob (Elohe Yakob) protect you. Psalm 20:1
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Day is Dying in the West was written by Mary Artemesia Lathbury. She was born on August 10, 1841 in Ontario County, New York. Day is dying in the West was written at the request of Rev. John H. Vincent in the summer of 1880. It was a “Vesper Song” used in the responsive services. The Vesper’s came from the […]
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Elohe Tsadeki means God of my Righteousness Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God (Elohe Tsadeki). Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. Psalm 4:1
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When asked about his return, Jesus said “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” {Matthew 24:36} We’re not told when he will return, but we are given signs to look for. Some of these signs are: Wars— “And you will hear of wars and rumors […]
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