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Forgiveness God's Grace God's Love

O Sing My Heart within Me

Here is a new hymn for a new day to rejoice in.

O sing my heart within me,
Let loose a song of love,
Rejoice in all before thee,
His boundless life of love.
O may our hearts before Him,
In thankfulness resound.
That every voice now present
In His sweet grace be found.

O sing with joyful gladness,
For now the price is paid.
Sin’s cruel reign is over,
And life from death remains.
Yet, ever Satan’s forces
Persist unyieldingly,
And tho’ our foe is vanquished,
He mocks Christ’s saving tree.

So what is our endeavor,
When faced with worldly hate?
Christ’s love will ever conquer,
A victory so great!
Forgive as we’re forgiven,
And speak the truth in love.
Keep every thought committed,
For Christ’s strength is enough.

And now on hallowed footsteps,
We live this life of grace,
With mercy and love’s kindness,
Undaunted, challenges face.
What hope gives us endurance,
To quench each fiery dart?
‘Tis Christ’s own spirit in us,
His words within our heart.

So now we look unto him,
And to that glorious day.
With spiritual bodies clothed,
No sorrow, tears remain.
O sing my heart within me,
Let loose a song of love,
Rejoice in all before thee,
This endless life of love.

[Sung to the tune of “O Sacred Head Now Wounded”]

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God's Grace Jesus Christ Marriage & Family

Joseph and Mary: Faithful to God as Parents

Joseph and Mary are another believing example of a married couple who did God’s will. In their lives we see: Mary’s immediate obedience to God, God’s care for Joseph’s concerns, how they obeyed the law they knew to fulfill a prophecy about the Messiah, God encouraging them by other faithful believers, God showing Joseph how to protect and care for his young family, their teaching Jesus the Scriptures so he could grow in God’s grace, and God blessing them with a big family.

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Fellowship God's Grace Marriage & Family

The Great Moments of Life

What are the great moments of life? Fellowship with God and His Son are the key to joyous times [1 John 1:3,4].

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God's Grace Psalms

A New Song for Today

A New Song for Today

Psalms 98:1:
O sing unto the LORD a NEW SONG; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

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Fellowship God's Grace Jesus Christ

Growing Up into Christ

This morning, James 1:4 “jumped out” at me!

James 1:4 [James Moffatt Translation]:
Only, let your endurance be a FINISHED PRODUCT, so that you may be finished and complete, with NEVER A DEFECT.

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Giving God's Grace

God Doesn’t Play Favorites

God doesn’t play favorites. He wants the best for ALL of us. And our Father will GIVE HIS BEST to all who trust His promises.

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God's Grace

Thankful for His Blessings!

Happy Thanksgiving 2025! Each year we look back on the Father’s many blessings in our lives. Here are a few:

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God's Grace God's Word

GOD IS FAITHFUL

A new hymn based on scripture:

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God's Grace Jesus Christ

I Cannot But in Wonder

I cannot but in wonder stand
At the cross, its feet,
Hang before me, Son of Man,
Redemption now complete.

 

O what great love in garden spent,
The choice he made for me,
That I in freedom, heaven sent,
Might live eternally.

I cannot hope for earthly fame,
Nor wisdom, wealth, and power.
But I will humbly preach his name,
And praise God every hour.

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God's Grace

My Life

Unworthy and helpless I stood alone,
Crying for help from my God.
Life seemed unlivable, chilled to the bone,
Longing to lie ‘neath the sod.

Yet when I cried out, the very next day,
A brother appeared where I served.
Each heart cry was answered, in Jesus the way,
Such grace that I never deserved.

Then fellowship daily with like-minded saints,
Brought peace, comfort, hope, love, and joy.
I replaced thoughts of praise for those sad, past complaints,
So thankful to be “Father’s boy.”

Years later, my wife, the perfect help mete,
Fulfilled all my deep heart desire.
Each moment together so rich and so sweet,
Love blossomed into a true fire.

And now with grandchildren, our son, his dear wife,
Blessings pour forth and abound.
God’s kindness in Christ throughout all my life,
Is the greatest love I’ve ever found.