Live Your Faith 2024

‘You don’t have to worry And don’t you be afraid Joy comes in the morning Troubles, they don’t last always For there’s a friend in Jesus Who will wipe your tears away And if your heart is broken Just lift your hands and say. Oh, I know that I can make it I know that… Read more »

God is a miracle worker, always moving on our behalf. Even in the midst of painful circumstances, we can hold onto hope because of Jesus. Today may feel overwhelmingly difficult, but our future is secure in Him. In moments of loneliness, remember this: God never abandons those He loves—and that includes us. We are deeply… Read more »

‘Jesus, you’re the center of my joy All that’s good and perfect comes from you You’re the heart of my contentment, hope for all I do Jesus, you’re the center of my joy. When I’ve lost my direction, you’re the compass for my way You’re the fire and light when nights are long and cold… Read more »

‘Could we with ink the ocean fill And were the skies of parchment made Were every stalk on earth a quill And every man a scribe by trade To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from sky to sky. O love… Read more »

‘He loves me He loves me; Jesus loves me. He loves me He loves me; Jesus loves me When I’m sad, He loves me. Even when I’m bad, He still loves me. And when it seems no one cares for me, I talk to Jesus He loves me. He loves me He loves me; Jesus… Read more »

‘Perhaps our “life’s purpose” has nothing to do with what job we will find, what new thing we will manifest or attract for ourselves, or what mythical awakening journey we will complete. Perhaps the purpose of our life is to fully live, finally, to touch each here and now moment with our presence and with… Read more »

IT’S HERE!! Tomorrow night is the MELISSA MORRELL – Greenville’s Agent 24/7 5th Annual Bourbon for Boobs Event honoring her Mom. Carolina Creative has been the proud annual graphics creative partner for this amazing event for The Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health since the outset. It will be an extraordinary night – I think… Read more »

“Grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us more. And grace means there is nothing we can do to make God love us less. Grace means that God already loves us as much as an infinite God can possibly love.” ― Philip Yancey, ‘What’s So Amazing About Grace?’

Patience visited me And it reminded me That good things take time to come to fruition And grow slowly with stability Peace visited me And it reminded me That I may remain calm through the storms of life Regardless of the chaos surrounding me Hope visited me And it reminded me That better times lay… Read more »

‘In Christ alone will I glory For only by His grace I am redeemed And only His tender mercy Could reach beyond my weakness To my need. Now I seek no greater honor Than just to know Him more And to count my gains but losses And to the glory of my Lord. In Christ… Read more »

When we wake up each morning, whether it’s clear or cloudy, the sun comes up too. The sunrise is a daily reminder of God’s nearness. He hasn’t forgotten about us or the world we live in, not for a minute. He faithfully brings sunlight and warmth to the day, and moonlight to the night. When… Read more »

Psalm 121 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber… Read more »

The best things in life truly are free. They don’t come with a price tag but hold immeasurable value — hugs that offer comfort when words fail, smiles that brighten even the darkest days, and friendships that support us through life’s ups and downs. The warmth of closeness of friends & family and the peace… Read more »

‘Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt. Fighting and fears within without Oh, Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve. Because Thy promise I believe Oh, Lamb of God, I come, I come.’

A classic hymn from my early years–researched tonight was actually scribed – Anonymous/Unknown, pub.1892 alt. If ever lyrics could narrate what I have walked through the past 8 1/2 months–specifically when I coded the 3rd time–my memory is coming back little by little–I have a story to tell. ‘I’ve heard the voice of my Savior,… Read more »

Psalm 139:18 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.

Wrapping up a busy work day here @ the Perch. Join me in prayer this night for all affected by Helene & Milton–the devastation and suffering are heartbreaking. And for every one hurting, lonely or afraid–I Love You. More. God Loves You. Most. #prayforit

Starting a new ‘bucket list’ @ 67 in a few weeks. #lifeisagift #LifeIsAnAdventure #lifeisajourney #lifeisbeautiful #lifeisgood Have a highly favored blessed Friday. Love you all. More. God loves you. Most.

‘We’ve come this far by faith Leaning on the Lord Trusting in His Holy Word He’s never failed me yet. Oh, oh, oh, we can’t turn back We’ve come this far by faith.’ #lifeisagift #GodIsStillGod

The first song Mother taught me as a toddler; Dad was doing a alot of evangelistic work conducting revivals each week and pastoring at Midway BC. I would jump in the car each night; sit on the front pew until he would always have me come up before his messages, stand me up on the… Read more »

‘Grace, Grace, God’s Grace. Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, Grace, God’s Grace. Grace that is greater than all our sin.’ Unmerited. Sustaining. Marvelous. Amazing Grace. Have a blessed Monday everyone. #AmazingGrace

Proverbs 4:18 says, “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day” (NIV). Right now, we may feel like there’s not enough light to see even one step in front of you. But when we trust God for the road ahead, He will make a… Read more »

Another Dottie Rambo classic. Have a blessed Friday everyone. Prayers for all affected by Helene’s devastation each and every day. ‘When I’m low in spirit I cry Lord lift me up I want to go higher with Thee But nothing grows high on a mountain So He picked out a valley for me. And He… Read more »

‘When your world is crashing in, and you don’t know what to do You can call on God, He will see you through, There is no way we can lose Knowing we can trust Him in all we say and do. All is well, all is well, when storms come we can say all is… Read more »

‘My soul pulled into life’s safety’s port My stern was torn apart. The bow of the vessеl was so badly crushed Sin waters’ flooded my hеart. I had sailed so long on life’s angry waves With my cargo of fear and despair. Then I called on His name and He lifted the blame Now He… Read more »

‘Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say: It is well, it is well with my soul.’

‘Sometimes this world brings trouble I find so hard to bear I know I could not make it Without Jesus being there. It’s so encouraging to know However deep we’re in despair Jesus never fails. Oh, so what can I do to prove to you Tell me, how can you deny? No untold facts, no… Read more »

‘Empty and broken I came back to Him A vessel unworthy so scared with sin. But He did not despair. He started over again I bless the day He didn’t throw the clay away. Over and over He mold’s me and make’s me Into His likeness He fashioned the clay A vessel of honor I… Read more »

When we pray, God listens. When we listen, God talks. When we believe, God works. ‘I pray You’ll be our eyes And watch us where we go. And help us to be wise In times when we don’t know. Let this be our prayer when we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide… Read more »

A thankful Thursday. ‘Almighty God the Great I am Immovable Rock Omnipotent powerful Awesome Lord Victorious Warrior commanding King of Kings Mighty conqueror and the only time The only time I ever saw him run. Was when He ran to me He took me in His arms Held my head to His chest Said ‘My… Read more »

For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all this!” But it wasn’t until I began to give it all to God, almost daily, that I was able to stop feeling overwhelmed. I had to give… Read more »

One of my favorite organ accompaniment classic congregational hymns – love the cadence of the refrain–soft to majestic everyone singing at the top of their lungs …’No water can swallow the ship where lies the Master of ocean and earth and skies:’.( I would floorboard the organ… then back to soft. 1 Master, the tempest… Read more »

“Every morning when you awake you have been given the gift of a sunrise and twenty-four hours to live. This is a precious gift. You have the wonderful opportunity to take this day and live joyously, with appreciation for everything that you encounter. Take in a deep breath and be grateful for this exhilarating experience… Read more »

The heritage of heroes in my life. L-R MeMaw Christine Edens Looper; Estelle Pace Looper, Sara Nell Looper Atkins and my beautiful Mother, JoAnn Hughes Looper. #amazingwomenofGod

From Mother’s Bible. Her notes and highlights are extraordinary. Miss her immensely.

‘Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt Fighting and fears within without Oh, Lamb of God, I come, I come.’

Dear Father, in Your beautiful book of Psalms, chapter 103 and verse 17, You give us this wonderful promise, “From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.” What better promise could we receive from You in the autumn of our lives than to… Read more »

‘O Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art. Then sings my soul, my Savior… Read more »

‘When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done. Refrain: Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God has done! Count your blessings, name… Read more »

‘Many times Satan whispered, “There is no need to try For there’s no end of sorrow, there’s no hope by and by” But I know Thou art with me, and tomorrow I’ll rise Where the storms never darken the skies. ‘Til the storm passes over, ’til the thunder sounds no more ‘Til the clouds roll… Read more »

‘When you’re up against a struggle That shatters all your dreams And your hope has been cruelly crushed By Satan’s manifesting scheme And you feel the urge within you To submit to earthly fears Don’t let the faith you’re standing in, seem to disappear Praise the Lord He can work with those who praise Him… Read more »

8:46 a.m. September 11 2001.. Do you remember where you were? And many wondered, What’s happening? Are we safe? Is everything going to be okay? Yet even today when we ask ourselves, “What is happening? Are we safe? Is it going to be okay?”, here’s what I know: God was there in the chaos, and… Read more »

1. As I journey thru this vale of sorrow, The way seems so strange and unknown; Lord, I need a helping hand to borrow, For I cannot find the way alone. CHORUS: I cannot find the way without Thee, Dear Lord, look down from Thy throne; And make Thy light to shine about me, For… Read more »

‘Someone said that in each life some rain is bound to fall And each one sheds his share of tears And trouble troubles us all. But the hurt can’t hurt forever And the tears are sure to dry And it won’t rain always The clouds will soon be gone. The sun that they’ve been hiding… Read more »

‘I have nothing to claim but my guilt and my shame, Hopelessly lost I could not find my way, Until this glorious light of love shone down on me. His mercy washed all my sin away, and what he did for me that day Was a price I know he paid. By his grace I… Read more »

‘When you’re up against a struggle that shatters all your dreams And your hopes have been crushed by Satan’s manifested schemes. And you feel the urge within you to submit to earthly fears Don’t let the faith you’re standing in seem to disappear. Praise the Lord He can work through those who praise Him Praise… Read more »

‘So many times I’ve questioned certain circumstances Or things I could not understand. Many times in trials, weakness blurs my vision And my frustration gets so out of hand. Its then I am reminded I’ve never been forsaken I’ve never had to stand the test alone. As I look at all the victories The spirit… Read more »

I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. (Psalm 121:1-3 CSB) “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for… Read more »

‘Cause all my life You have been faithfulAnd all my life You have been so, so good.With every breath that I am ableOh, I will sing of the goodness of God.’

Dear Lord. At my lowest, You are my Hope. At my darkest, You are my Light. At my weakest, You are my Strength. When I’m afraid, You are my Peace. When I am lost, You are my Guide. When I am overwhelmed, You are my Comfort. Thank You for Your unending Love and Faithfulness. I… Read more »

One of my favorite Dottie Rambo classics. ‘Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise For it was grace that brought my Liberty I’ll never know just why he came to love me so He looked beyond my faults and saw all my need. I shall forever lift my eyes to Calvary To view… Read more »

Often during my restless nights when sleep just comes in spots, I wrap up in a blanket and rotate between Dad’s cassettes, his vintage vinyl collection of Bobbie Jean White (from the Morningside years) & The Sheltons (from the Roanoke years) and the early years of the beloved televised Billy Graham Crusade classics. The choirs… Read more »

Specific scripture passages I have leaned on. Know you’re in need of hope but unsure where to start? These 10 passages will bring hope to your day, wherever you are. “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy… Read more »

1. Day by day, and with each passing moment, Strength I find, to meet my trials here; Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment, I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. He Whose heart is kind beyond all measure Gives unto each day what He deems best— Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure, Mingling… Read more »

The LORD Is Thy Keeper Psalm 121 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. 4 Behold, He that… Read more »

I must tell Jesus all of my trials; I cannot bear these burdens alone; In my distress He kindly will help me; He ever loves and cares for His own. Refrain I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! I cannot bear my burdens alone; I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus! Jesus can… Read more »

‘Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come Let this blest assurance control. That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul.’

‘Life’s journey unveils the true colors of those around us. Through the trials and triumphs, the masks of pretense fall away, revealing the souls that stand by us unwaveringly, the hearts that beat in sync with ours, and the hands that reach out to lift us up when we need it most. Cherish those–for they… Read more »

“In my weeping & rejoicing, when my world is good or when it falls apart, I’m held by the hand of an unseen God.” – Nelons

God, I need you. O how I need you. I am not exempt from facing difficulties in life, But so grateful to always have you on my side. Always Faithful. Always Merciful. God, give me strength in my weakness. God, give me provision. God, it is in Your timing, not mine. Great is Thy Faithfulness.

“Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage mean we face our fears. We are able to say, ‘I have fallen, but I will get up.’” – MA

‘When I’ve lost my direction, You’re the compass for my way You’re the fire and light when nights are long and cold. In sadness, You are the laughter, that shatters all my fears When I’m all alone, Your hand is there to hold, Jesus, you’re the center of my joy All that’s good and perfect… Read more »

can’t even begin to remember how many times this song has blessed my life and encouraged my heart these past months. One night when I was really struggling and feeling so alone, I played CeCe’s version over and over all night long. “In my darkest night, You’re close like no other. I’ve known you as… Read more »

Farther along we’ll know all about it; farther along we’ll understand why. Cheer up, my brother; live in the sunshine, we’ll understand it all by and by.’ A cloudy Friday morning here at The Perch. Be blessed today, my Friends. Love you all. More.

‘We are so blessed by the things You have done The victories we’ve won, and what You’ve brought us through. We are so blessed take what we have to bring Take it all everything. Lord, we bring it to you. When we’re empty you fill us ’til we overflow When we’re hungry You feed us… Read more »

‘Lift your eyes to the hillsRemember where your help comes fromLift your eyes to the hillsYou’ll never face a valley alone‘Cause even when your heart is breakin’And you’ve gone and lost your wayYou’re, you’re gonna be okay You’re gonna be okayI know that you’re, you’re gonna be okayNot a care in this whole world can… Read more »

We can only knowThe power that He holdsWhen we truly see how deep our weakness goesHis strength in us beginsWhere ours comes to an endHe hears our humble cry and proves again His strength is perfect when our strength is goneHe’ll carry us when we can’t carry onRaised in His power, the weak become strongHis… Read more »

‘It hit you without any warning The storm of your life had begun Seeing no hope in the distance You’re frightened and nowhere to run By now your vessel is filling And you’re thinking that you’ll surely drown You cried out for help from the Savior And you know you can’t give up now. Because… Read more »

God has not promised skies always blue, flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God has not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love.

There is no problem too big God cannot solve it. There is no mountain too tall He cannot move it. There is no storm too dark God cannot calm it. There is no sorrow too deep He cannot soothe it. If He carried the weight of the world, upon His shoulders I know, my brother,… Read more »

God bless America, land that I loveStand beside her and guide herThrough the night with the light from above. From the mountains to the prairiesTo the oceans white with foamGod bless America, my home sweet home.

‘He never promised that the cross would not get heavy And the hill would not be hard to climb; He never offered our victories without fighting But He said help would always come in time. Just remember when your standing in the valley of decision And the adversary says give in. Just hold on, our… Read more »

20 David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the temple of the Lord is finished. 1… Read more »

‘Why should I feel discouragedWhy should the shadows comeWhy should my heart feel lonelyAnd long for heaven and home When Jesus is my portionA constant friend is HeHis eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watches over meHis eye is on the sparrowAnd I know He watches me.’

My way was filled with danger, I felt alone. The enemy had singled me out to do me wrong, And when he drew near my heart filled with fear, Then I heard Someone dear calling me to His side. And I ran under His wings, There He covered me and now I can sing. And… Read more »

The truly great song lyricists – they are actually master craftsmen of a ‘quilt’ of messaging – one of my favorites was the late Kyla Rowland. The chorus specifically has been the healing theme of this past week in my life – maybe for you as well. When I can’t stand–I have to lean… Prayers… Read more »

Penned by the great late Rusty Goodman – for those days we maybe feel unworthy or unloved or forgotten – a classic. Monday Motivation. Indeed. ‘When I think of how He came so far from Glory, came and dwelt among the lowly such as I, To suffer shame and such disgrace on Mount Calvary take… Read more »