Jesus, Still Lead On

Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won.
And, although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
guide us by Your hand
to our Fatherland.

If the way be drear,
if the foe be near,
let not faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
for, thro' many a woe,
to our home we go.

When we seek relief
from a long-felt grief–
when oppressed by new temptations,
Lord, increase and perfect patience.
Show us that bright shore
where we weep no more.

Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won;
Heav'nly Leader, still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
till we safely stand
in our Fatherland.

- by Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von Zinzendorf; translated by Jane Borthwick

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Blank

Blank paper. Blank thoughts.
Blank walls.

Add color. Add movement.
Add dreams.

Inspiration is found in small things.
In mundane things.

Quiet evenings. Twinkling stars.
Early mornings. Sprouting trees.

Life is no longer a blank
when you remember to see
the creativity all around you.

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Cover Reveal: Growing in Love

As I announced earlier this year, my next book is going to be published later this year. It is releasing on August 6.

Fruit trees bear fruit. That is what defines them.
Also, fruit trees are known by the kind of fruit they bear. Apple trees bear apples; pear trees bear pears; and orange trees bear oranges. We can determine how healthy or unhealthy a fruit tree is by the health and abundance (or lack thereof) of the fruit on the tree. We can get an idea of what nutrients the tree has or is lacking by the state of the fruit on the tree.

John writes the letter of 1 John to help his audience take a look at their lives — at their fruit — and evaluate how healthy they are spiritually.

There is still time to join the launch team. You can do so here.

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April Desktop Wallpaper

Desktop wallpaper for April 2024. Click on the picture for a full-sized version.

Spine Labels - Set 78

spine labels
noun (plural) - a collection of odds and ends that are as random as reading spine labels in a bookstore

Bookworm: Vinyl Sticker

Fly Around the World (washi tape)

Books and Tea (washi tape)

Oscar and Pendlebury

Bon Voyage Passport Holder

Bibliophile Diverse Spines 500-Piece Puzzle

London Fog Latte (body lotion)

Cute Carrot tea cup

Travel Journal

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If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee

If thou but suffer God to guide thee,
And hope in Him through all thy ways,
He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee.
And bear thee through the evil days.
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
Builds on the rock that naught can move.

What can these anxious cares avail thee,
These never-ceasing moans and sighs?
What can it help, if thou bewail thee,
O'er each dark moment as it flies?
Our cross and trials do but press
The heavier for our bitterness.

Only be still and wait His leisure
In cheerful hope, with heart content
To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure
And all-deserving love hath sent,
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him Who chose us for His own.

He knows the time for joy, and truly
Will send it when He sees it meet.
When He hath tried and purged thee thoroughly
And finds thee free from all deceit;
He comes to thee all unaware
And makes thee own His loving care.

Nor think amid the heat of trial
That God hath cast thee off unheard,
That He whose hopes meet no denial
Must surely be of God preferred;
Time passes and much change doth bring,
And sets a bound to everything.

All are alike before the Highest.
'Tis easy to our God, we know.
To raise thee up, though low thou liest,
To make the rich man poor and low;
True wonders still by Him are wrought
Who setteth up and brings to naught.

Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving.
So do thine own part faithfully.
And trust His word; though undeserving,
Thou yet shalt find it true for thee —
God never yet forsook at need
The soul that trusted Him indeed.

- by Georg Neumark, translated by Catherine Winkworth

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Looking for some encouragement in your walk with Jesus? I’ve written a devotional book designed to remind you of God’s abundant grace.

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