bringing the light of the Gospel
Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end; by His life He brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall; this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all. Happy Christmas, friends. Our Lord took on flesh and dwelled among … Continue reading December 23, 2020
Hearing the distant sound of sirens tonight in Merkinch I am reminded of the brokenness of this scheme. There’s so much fear, pain, darkness, sin, and hopelessness. But I know One who is stronger than this darkness. I know One who came to dwell with us as Emmanuel. I know One who overcame sin and … Continue reading December 16, 2020
“For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, … Continue reading December 9, 2020
“But [Jesus] said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ But they all alike began to make excuses. … Then the master of the house became … Continue reading December 2, 2020
“By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas…” Dear Family in Christ, Another week has passed where we have been upheld by the Everlasting Arms. This has been a rough week of warfare and grief, but … Continue reading November 25, 2020
“Jesus, with Thy church abide; / Be her savior, Lord, and Guide, / While on earth her faith is tried: / We beseech Thee, hear us, / We beseech Thee, hear us. Keep her life and doctrine pure; / Grant her patience to endure, / Trusting in Thy promise sure: / We beseech Thee, hear us, / We beseech Thee, hear us. May … Continue reading November 18, 2020
“Christ for the world, for the world needs Christ.” – Eric Liddell Dear family in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for the outpouring of your support through financial means and through your many, faithful prayers. The Christian life is always a battle, and I have felt the war with a pointed fierceness since I have … Continue reading November 11, 2020
“When the earth beneath me crumbles and quakes Not a sparrow falls, nor a hair from my head Without His hand to guide me, my shield and my strength In joy or in sorrow, in life or in death” – Sandra McCracken Dear Family in Christ, I’m in Scotland!! I arrived safely in Inverness on … Continue reading November 4, 2020
“When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, ‘Who then can be saved?’ But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’ Then Peter said in reply, ‘See, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?’ Jesus said to … Continue reading October 28, 2020
“If God would grant us the vision, the word sacrifice would disappear from our lips and thoughts; we would hate the things that seem now so dear to us; our lives would suddenly be too short, we would despise time-robbing distractions and charge the enemy with all our energies in the name of Christ.” – Nate Saint, … Continue reading October 21, 2020
Claire in Scotland 