We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) |
If snow we get, then home we'll sit, until the ice is gone. This winter storm may tax the wit to seek the waking dawn. We're way down South. Our ways to drive aren't suited for the snow. We'll hunker down to just survive, and warm the ways we know. 'Sbeen 30 years, since the snowicane dropped white stuff 'long the East. North Florida back then insane was the first of that cold beast. The weathermen call for "a history storm, that's not been quite this bad." "Dear Lord Above, through this alarm, give Hope and make us glad." I pray for safety for our cats, our plants, and people, too. I pray for gentle snow "at bats," and hopeful when it's through. We lived through Hurricane Helene, but still, her mark is known. "Please, help us, Lord, when all is seen to live in hope, that's grown." by Jay O’Toole on January 20th, 2025 |