Quote - Hudson Taylor

Isaiah 64:6

Notes on - Psalm 24:1

Psalm 24:1 

The earth is the Lord's, 

and the fulness thereof;

the world, 

and they that dwell therein. 

What belongs to God?

 The earth, 

the earth’s fulness, 

the world, 

and all they who dwell in the world,

 are the Lord's.

Here are some other truths along these lines.....

All thing are the Lord’s ~ Genesis 1:1, 

He created them ~ Hebrews 3:4, 

HE built all things, the worlds were framed by the word of God ~ Hebrews 11:3,   

The Word (Jesus) was in the beginning, all things were made BY Him ~ John 1:1-3

Created by HIM and for Him ~ Colossian 1:16, 

  God created all things & for His pleasure they are & were created, ~ Revelation 4:11

Quote - David Livingston

2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling,

 not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, 

which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.

1 Timothy 2:4 

Who will have all men to be saved, 

and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Galations 6:14 

But God forbid that I should glory, 

save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

by whom the world is crucified unto me, 

and I unto the world.

God is Faithful

 God is Faithful

1 Thessalonians 5:24, 

Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it

1 Corinthians 10:13, 

… but God is faithful, 

who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; 

but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, 

that ye may be able to bear it.

2 Thessalonians 3:3, 

But the Lord is faithful, 

who shall stablish you, 

and keep you from evil. 

1 Corinthians 1:9, 

God is faithful, 

by whom ye were called unto the fellowship 

of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Hebrews 10:23, 

Let us hold fast

 the profession of our faith without wavering; 

(for he is faithful that promised;)

  Though Paul suffered imprisonment, beatings, a stoning, shipwreck, unjust trials, mockery, a thorn in the flesh, Paul still declared that his God IS faithful. 

Paul does not say, He was faithful, speaking of the past. Paul says is, in the present. God was not simply faithful in the days of Paul, God is faithful today! 

He always has been and always will be faithful! 

I Know That......

During the course of a week it is highly likely you use the phrase "I know that." 

We might be able to say "I know that" regarding a myrid of topics, but what about when it comes to the Bible?

The phrase "I know that" itself is found about 50 times in the Bible. 

Here are a few examples of people and even God stating what they know. 

God says "I know that" after Abraham shows his obediance and complete faith in God regarding Isaac. 

Job states that God can do anything and know every thought we think. 

The Psalmist states that not only is our Lord  great, 

but that He is above every God. 

The woman at the well states that she knows the Messiah is coming.

Within a short time she is made aware that she is standing in His presence.

The apostle Paul states the fact that many Christians struggle with,

 regarding our flesh. We know to do right, yet our flesh keeps us

 from performing that which is good.

Through out the Bible, there are truths that we can know...

~ God was manifest in the flesh, 1 Timothy 3:16 ~

~ God Created the Heaven & the Earth, Genesis 1:1 ~ 

~ God loves us & sent His Son to die for us, John 3:16 ~ 

~ We will give an account to God, Romans 14:12 ~ 

~ Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Philippians 2:11 ~ 

~ It is impossible for God to lie, Hebrews 7:18 ~ 

~ We have a Mediator, 1 Timothy 2:5 ~ 

~ We are witnesses to the world, Acts 1:8 ~ 

The list can go on and on with facts we know about God. 

It is easy to know facts about God in our head,

 but we need to know them in our heart so they will cause us to act upon them. 

When you see a person walking down the street you know in your mind that one day they will stand before God. If we only know that in our head, it is unlikely that we will witness to them. It will be an inconvenience. But if we know in our heart that person is a soul going somewhere forever we will care enough about their eternity to share the Gospel with them.

Do I know that about the Bible in my head or in my heart?

Proverbs 1:5

Quote - John the Baptist

Hymn - Hallelujah for the Cross

HALLELUJAH FOR THE CROSS

by Horatius Bonar

The cross, it standeth fast—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Defying every blast—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

The winds of hell have blown,

The world its hate hath shown,

Yet it is not overthrown—

Hallelujah for the cross!

Refrain

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

Hallelujah for the cross;

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

It shall never suffer loss!

It is the old cross still—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Its triumph let us tell—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

The grace of God here shone

Thru Christ, the blessèd Son,

Who did for sin atone—

Hallelujah for the cross!

Refrain

’Twas here the debt was paid—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Our sins on Jesus laid—

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

So round the cross we sing

Of Christ, our offering,

Of Christ, our living king—

Hallelujah for the cross!

Refrain

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Mark 16:15 - Pictures

This set of pictures was put together back in 2014. 

Most of the pictures were taken 

in a little village called Foya, or in the surrounding villages 

that were only accessible by foot or raft. 

God Created, Made, Formed

God created

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

Genesis 2:4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,

Deuteronomy 4:32 For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other,

Isaiah 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

Isaiah 45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.

Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Revelation 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

God formed

Isaiah 44:24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;

Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

God Made

Genesis 2:4 These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,

Exodus 20:11 For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Exodus 31:17 It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

2 Chronicles 2:12 Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

Nehemiah 9:6 Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

Psalm 115:15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.

Psalm 121:2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 134:3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.

Psalm 146:6  Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

Isaiah 37:16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.

Isaiah 45:1 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.

Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

Jeremiah 10:11 Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.

Jeremiah 10:12 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.

Jeremiah 32:17 Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

Jeremiah 51:15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

Acts 4:24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:

Acts 14:15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:

Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

If you still have doubts about how we got here and who the Creator is, you should read Job 28. 

Gospel in Exodus

Gospel in Exodus - Henry Law

We have been bought with a price, which means,

“Your time is Redeemed – Use it in His cause

Your Mind is Redeemed – Employ it to learn His truth

Your eyes are Redeemed – Let them not look on Vanity

Your feet are redeemed – Let them trample on the world, and bear you onward in the March of Christian zeal.

Your tongue is Redeemed – Let it only 
1.) Sound His praise, 
2.) Testify His love, 
3.) Call sinners to His cross

Your heart is redeemed – Let it love Him wholly, and have no seat for rivals.

March Airshow

I went to this airshow over the weekend. It was a very good show, with a wide range of planes, everything from WWI biplanes to the F-18 and the Thunderbird's.

Corsair and Mustang 

(WW2 & Korean War)

Humor

Missionary Quote - Nate Saint

Playing with Shadows

2-14-17

HYMN - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Stanza 1:

Love divine, all loves excelling,

Joy of heaven to earth come down;

Fix in us thy humble dwelling;

All thy faithful mercies crown!

Jesus, Thou art all compassion,

Pure unbounded love Thou art;

Visit us with Thy salvation;

Enter every trembling heart.

Stanza 2:

Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit,

Into every troubled breast!

Let us all in Thee inherit;

Let us find that second rest.

Take away our bent to sinning;

Alpha and Omega be;

End of faith, as its Beginning,

Set our hearts at liberty.

Stanza 3:

Come, Almighty to deliver,

Let us all Thy life receive;

Suddenly return and never,

Never more Thy temples leave.

Thee we would be always blessing,

Serve Thee as Thy hosts above,

Pray and praise Thee without ceasing,

Glory in Thy perfect love.

Stanza 4:

Finish, then, Thy new creation;

Pure and spotless let us be.

Let us see Thy great salvation

Perfectly restored in Thee;

Changed from glory into glory,

Till in heaven we take our place,

Till we cast our crowns before Thee,

Lost in wonder, love, and praise

God's Work - Missionary Quote

February Bible Memory Verses

Song - I am a Soldier

I am a Soldier
I’m a soldier bound for glory,
I’m a soldier going home;
Come and hear me tell my story—
All who love the Savior, come.


  Refrain:
I love Jesus, hallelujah!
I love Jesus, yes, I do, I do;
I love Jesus, He’s my Savior;
Jesus smiles and loves me too.


I will tell you what induced me
In the glorious fight to start:
’Twas the Savior’s loving-kindness
Overcame and won my heart.


When I first commenced my warfare,
Many said, “He’ll run away”;
But their words have been unfounded—
In the fight I am today.


I’m “a wonder unto many,”
God alone the change has wrought;
Here I raise my Ebenezer,
Hither by His help I’m brought.


When to death’s dark, swelling river,
Like a warrior I shall come,
Then I mean to shout “Salvation!”
And go singing “glory!” home.

HYMN - The God of Abraham Praise

The God of Abraham Praise 

~ Thomas Olivers, 1725-1799 

Stanza 1:

The God of Abraham praise;

Who reigns enthroned above,

Ancient of everlasting days,

And God of love,

Jehovah, great I AM,

By earth and heav'n confessed,

I bow and bless the sacred Name

Forever blest. 

Stanza 2:

The God of Abraham praise,

At whose supreme command

From earth I rise and seek the joys

At His right hand.

I all on earth forsake,

Its wisdom, fame, and pow'r,

And Him my only portion make,

My shield and tow'r. 

Stanza 3:

He by Himself hath sworn -

I on His oath depend;

I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,

To heav'n ascend.

I shall behold His face,

I shall His pow'r adore,

And sing the wonders of His grace

Forevermore. 

Stanza 4:

The whole triumphant host

Give thanks to God on high;

"Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!"

They ever cry.

Hail, Abraham's God and mine!

I join the heav'nly lays,

All might and majesty are Thine,

And endless praise.

THE CALL OF MATTHEW

THE CALL OF MATTHEW

“Arise and follow Me!”

Who answers to the call?

Not Ruler, Scribe, or Pharisee,

Proud and regardless all.

“Arise and follow Me!”

The publican hath heard;

And by the deep Gennesaret sea

Obeys the Master’s word.

Thenceforth in joy and fear,

Where’er the Saviour trod,

Among the twelve his place was near

The Holy One of God.

His is no honour mean,

For Christ to write and die;

Apostle, Saint, Evangelist,

His record is on high.

(Dean Alford.)

Sights from Flights - The Orlando Night Sky

Sun and Moon

Sunrise over the Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge

December full Moon

Sights From Flights - Indiana

A First Class View 

Morning Coffee at 30,000 feet