Hope Fueled 2022

‘Till the storm passes over, till the thunder sounds no more, Till the clouds roll forever from the sky; Hold me fast, let me stand in the hollow of Thy hand, Keep me safe till the storm passes by.’ Mosie Lister (1958)

‘I would whisper love so loudly Every heart could understand That love and only love Can join the tribes of man. I would give my heart’s desire So that you might see The first step is to realize That it all begins with you and me. Love can build a bridge…’ Naomi Judd

‘And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known.’ C. Austin Miles (1912)

‘I never said that I would give you silver or gold Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold. But I did say you’d never walk through this world alone And I did say, don’t make this world your home. I never said that fear wouldn’t find you in the… Read more »

A retrospective yet heartbreaking Throwback Thursday to my early years during Dad’s pastorates at Roanoke & Morningside. There is not a childhood summer memory @ Roanoke without weeks at Camp Joy and annual Mission & Bible Conferences at the former Highland Park BC/Chattanooga TN–actually worked a summer as a Cabin #1 counselor when I was… Read more »

28.  And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to His purpose.

‘If anybody knows about the love of Jesus I do, yes, I do.’ Loving us amazingly above that we deserve. Have a blessed weekend everyone. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 #LovingGod #WeNotMe

The definition of a “patriot” is: a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. I love my country and I am ever so grateful for the men and women who have given their lives for the freedom and liberty we enjoy today. We live in the best… Read more »

Creative Inspiration this early morning back to 1866 and a classic Hymn of the church. Have a blessed Wednesday everyone! ‘I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story, because I know ’tis true, It satisfies my longings… Read more »

‘In my own suffering Through every pain every tear There’s a God who’s been faithful to me. When my strength was all gone When my heart had no song Still in love He’s proved faithful to me. Every word He’s promised is true What I thought was impossible I’ve seen my God do. He’s been… Read more »