"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 (New … [Read more...] about Press On
perseverance
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
"But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head." Psalm 3:3 (Amplified Bible)Yesterday, as I sat in the worship service at church, the presence of God was so strong through a hymn I had not heard in longer than I can remember. Its melody was stirringly simple. A gentleman playing the flute accompanied the piano's voice. No one sang the words; only the music played. I … [Read more...] about O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Piano Lessons
"Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law; you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked."Psalm 94:12-13 (NIV)I became obsessed with playing the piano the year we moved to Congo when I was ten years old. The first question out of my mouth at a missionary friend's home was, "Can I play your piano?" I realize now why some … [Read more...] about Piano Lessons
The Arduous Climb
"The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]! For the Chief Musician; with my stringed instruments." Habakkuk 3:19 (Amplified Bible)It was our custom to eat breakfast and … [Read more...] about The Arduous Climb
Scorn’s Harvest
"Don't be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. All he'll have to show for his life is weeds! But the one who plants in response to God, letting God's Spirit do the growth work in him, harvests a crop of real life, eternal life."Galatians 6:7-8 (The Message)I … [Read more...] about Scorn’s Harvest
Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
"So it is with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name."John 16:22-23 (NIV)One year after our arrival in the Congo in 1978, my parents started the first of three Bible colleges on our mission station of … [Read more...] about Thundering Heaven on Our Knees
