Monthly Archives: January 2022

#throwbackpoem: Hold On Tight

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hold On Tight ~ By Deborah Ann Hold on tight,hang onto that rope . . .trust and believethere is always hope. For when you get to the end,there’s only one place to goso just pour out your heartlet your troubles God know. Hold on tight,don’t loose your grip . . .trust and believeand into… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.13.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Never Cast Out “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” ~ John 6:37 ~ Is there any instance of our Lord’s casting out a coming one? If there be so, we would like to know of it; but there has been none, and there never will be.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Thread of Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Thread of Faith ~ By Deborah Ann It only takes a thread of faith,to keep you from unravelingit only takes one strand of trustso God can do some refashioning. It only takes one single cord,to have patience in all thingsit only takes a fiber of hopeto see the strength God brings. It only… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.13.22

2 Corinthians 5:19-20 To wit, that God was in Christ,reconciling the world unto himself,not imputing their trespassesunto them; and hath committedunto us the word of reconciliation.Now then we are ambassadors forChrist, as though God did beseechyou by us: we pray you in Christ’sstead, be ye reconciled to God. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 511

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.13.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.” ~ 1 Kings 22:48 ~ Solomon’s ships had returned in safety, but Jehoshaphat’s vessels never reached the land of gold. Providence prospers one, and frustrates the desires of another, in the same… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.12.22

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.” ~ Job 36:2 ~ We ought not to court publicity for our virtue, or notoriety for our zeal; but, at the same time, it is a sin to be always seeking to hide that which God has bestowed upon us for the good of others. A… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Hope

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Hope ~ By Deborah Ann While my flesh,withers awaymy hope is ina better day. The time coming,when I’ll be at peacewhile I’m waitingmy hope won’t cease. As I wait,for the Lord to comeon my heart-stringsmy hope will strum. Looking onward,Jesus in my sighteternal life . . .hopes greatest delight. While my flesh,withers away… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.12.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Loved unto the End “For the Lord will not cast off for ever.” ~ Lamentations 3:31 ~ He may cast away for a season but not forever. A woman may leave off her ornaments for a few days, but she will not forget them or throw them upon the dunghill. It is… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Everything

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Everything ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus, You’re my everything,You are my all in allthere is such peacewhen on Your name I call. You fill me with hope,You give my life purposemay all You’re doing in mecontinue to rise to the surface. You’re my joy and happiness,You are always aroundin Your grace and mercyI… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.12.22

Galatians 3:26-28 For ye are all the children of Godby faith in Christ Jesus. For as manyof you as have been baptized intoChrist have put on Christ. There isneither Jew nor Greek, there isneither bond nor free, there isneither male nor female:for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 706

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.12.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Ye are Christ’s.” ~ 1 Corinthians 3:23 ~ Ye are Christ’s.” You are His by donation, for the Father gave you to the Son; His by His bloody purchase, for He counted down the price for your redemption; His by dedication, for you have consecrated yourself to Him; His by relation, for you are… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.11.22

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I have prayed for thee.” ~ Luke 22:32 ~ How encouraging is the thought of the Redeemer’s never-ceasing intercession for us. When we pray, He pleads for us; and when we are not praying, He is advocating our cause, and by His supplications shielding us from unseen dangers. Notice the word of comfort addressed… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Childlike Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Childlike Faith ~ By Deborah Ann Give me faith like a child,without fear and doubtwhere the Word of Godcan root, grow and sprout. Give me an attitude,that believes readilywhere happiness and joyoverflows steadily. Give me childlike faith,pure and simple . . .one that is steadfastnot unsure or fickle. Give me a mindset,that to God… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.11.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Faith Sets the Bow “And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the beau shall be seen in the cloud.” ~ Genesis 9:14 ~ Just now clouds are plentiful enough, but we are not afraid that the world will be destroyed by a deluge. We… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Stop Doubting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Stop Doubting ~ By Deborah Ann Reach out your hand,put it into Minebelieve I’m right herein your heart and mind. Close your eyes tightly,think just about Meso that My Spiritcan witness to thee. Though I’m not with you,in you I abidewhenever you need MeI will be at your side. You mustn’t be faithless,lest you… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.11.22

Psalm 118:5-6 I called upon the Lord in distress:the Lord answered me, and set mein a large place. The Lord is on my side;I will not fear: what can man do unto me? King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 860

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.11.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “These have no root.” ~ Luke 8:13 ~ My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been made; but, remember, that to receive the word in the ear is one thing, and to… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.10.22

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “In my flesh shall I see God.” ~ Job 19:26 ~ Mark the subject of Job’s devout anticipation “I shall see God.” He does not say, “I shall see the saints”—though doubtless that will be untold felicity—but, “I shall see God.” It is not—”I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold the walls… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubled Waters

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubled Waters ~ By Deborah Ann Troubled waters lie ahead,blinding wind and foambut my heart is set to sailright into my eternal home. Every crashing wave,tests my faith once morebut I will ride each one outtill I reach heaven’s shore. The swells rise and fall,causing me to be fearsomebut I will fight them offtill… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.10.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Divine Recompense “He that watereth shall be watered also himself. “ ~ Proverbs 11:25 ~ If I carefully consider others, God will consider me, and in some way or other He will recompense me. Let me consider the poor, and the Lord will consider me. Let me look after little children, and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: This Heart

to GOD be the GLORY ~ This Heart ~ By Deborah Ann This heart has seen,more than its share of painit has cried more tearsthan every drop of rain This heart has known,loss beyond compareit has been throughmore than it can bear. This heart’s been broken,in pieces too many to countits had more heartachethan it cares to recount. This heart… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.10.02

1 Peter 1:15-16 But as he which hath called youis holy, so be ye holy in all mannerof conversation; Because it iswritten, Be ye holy; for I am holy. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 616

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.10.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness.” ~ 2 Timothy 4:8 ~ Doubting one! thou hast often said, “I fear I shall never enter heaven.” Fear not! all the people of God shall enter there. I love the quaint saying of a dying man, who exclaimed, “I have no fear of… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.09.22

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Serve the Lord with gladness.”~ Psalm 100:2 ~ DELIGHT in divine service is a token of acceptance. Those who serve God with a sad countenance, because they do what is unpleasant to them, are not serving Him at all; they bring the form of homage, but the life is absent. Our God requires no… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: My Hope Holds

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Hope Holds ~ By Deborah Ann He fills me with joy,I overflow with His peacemy happiness in Jesuswell, how could it cease? For, I am submerged,in His mighty powermy hope presses throughthe darkest of hours. He saturates me,with eager anticipationfor the day of His returnI’m drenched in elation. I am full to the… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.09.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Gaining by Giving “The liberal soul shall be made fat.” ~ Proverbs 11:25 ~ If I desire to flourish in soul, I must not hoard up my stores but must distribute to the poor. To be close and niggardly is the world’s way to prosperity, but it is not God’s way, for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: I’m Looking Up

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I’m Looking Up ~ By Deborah Ann I’m looking up,morning, noon and nightI’m keeping my eyes on Jesuslooking straight into His light. I’m not going to look within,I’ll just be disappointedI’m not going to look backI’ll just get all disjointed. I’m not looking around me,I’ll just be distractedI’m not going to look forwardI’ll just… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.09.22

Matthew 6:19-21 Lay not up for yourselves treasuresupon earth, where moth and rustdoth corrupt, and where thievesbreak through and steal:But lay up for yourselvestreasures in heaven,where neither moth nor rustdoth corrupt, and where thievesdo not break through nor steal:For where your treasure is,there will your heart be also. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 655

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.09.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I will be their God.” ~ Jeremiah 31:33 ~ CHRISTIAN! here is all thou canst require. To make thee happy thou wantest something that shall satisfy thee; and is not this enough? If thou canst pour this promise into thy cup, wilt thou not say, with David, “My cup runneth over; I have more… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.08.22

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thy love is better than wine.” ~ Song of Solomon 1:2 ~ Nothing gives the believer so much joy as fellowship with Christ. He has enjoyment as others have in the common mercies of life, he can be glad both in God’s gifts and God’s works; but in all these separately, yea, and in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Heart For God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart For God ~ By Deborah Ann A heart that is peaceful,knows in God it can trustit knows believing thisis a daily must. A heart that is satisfied,knows God is always thereit knows it can give Himits every worry and care. A heart that is content,knows God is goodit knows He will dojust… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.08.22

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Purity of Heart and Life “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” ~ Matthew 5:8 ~ Purity, even purity of heart, is the main thing to be aimed at. We need to be made clean within through the Spirit and the Word, and then we shall be clean… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Carry Me

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Carry Me ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, carry me upon Your grace,until the day I see Your faceand when I’m down and feeling lowlet Your joy in me begin to flow. When I need a hand to hold,give me Yours so I’ll be boldand when I need a loving friendbe mine until the very… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.08.2022

Psalm 120:1 Seek good, and not evil,that ye may live: and sothe Lord, the God of hosts,shall be with you,as ye have spoken.Hate the evil, and lovethe good, and establishjudgment in the gate:it may be that the Lord Godof hosts will be graciousunto the remnant of Joseph. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 813

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.08.22

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The iniquity of the holy things.” ~ Exodus 28:38 ~ What a veil is lifted up by these words, and what a disclosure is made! It will be humbling and profitable for us to pause awhile and see this sad sight. The iniquities of our public worship, its hypocrisy, formality, lukewarmness, irreverence, wandering of… (more…)

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