Jeremiah 9:23-24 23 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, 24 but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in theContinue reading “Gleanings: Rich Towards God ~ ems 10/10/24 rev.”
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Refreshment from Above by ems
It is raining today, and I gladly welcome this saturation for my thirsty gardens. God uses rain to bless us, fill us, nourish us, and bring potential growth. In the land that seems to have nothing, a desert, with the Lord’s gift of dew from Heaven, the ground springs to life with the seeds hiddenContinue reading “Refreshment from Above by ems”
Wisdom From Above by ems 8/12/23
“But wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”~ James 3:17 ESV So, how do I live this out DAILY in my relationship with God and others?Let us consider each attribute and how to apply it. Be PURE: To love God and loveContinue reading “Wisdom From Above by ems 8/12/23”
The Supreme King ~ Day 25: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
The Supreme King by ems 12/21/21 25th Day of Advent Week 4: Love (or adoration) ~ Light 3 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 He Is Born The Divine Christ Child 🎶 A lively traditional French carol entitled Il est né, le Divin Enfant expresses overflowing joy for the long-promised arrival of the divine Christ Child. It wasContinue reading “The Supreme King ~ Day 25: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
Come, See, AND ADORE ~ Day 20: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
COME, SEE, AND ADORE by ems 12/16/21 20th Day of Advent Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 O Come, All Ye Faithful🎶 Written originally in Latin in the 18th century, additional stanzas collaborated with various writers. The arrangement we sing today was the work of Fredrick OakeleyContinue reading “Come, See, AND ADORE ~ Day 20: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
The Need For Silence ~ Day 19: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
The Need For Silence by ems 12/15/21 19th Day of Advent Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 Silent Night! Holy Night!🎶 In 1818 assistant pastor Josef Mohr of the small Church of St. Nicholas in Austria was inspired to add verses to a poem he had written aContinue reading “The Need For Silence ~ Day 19: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
Worthy Of Worship ~ Day 18: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
Worthy Of Worship ems 12/14/21 18th Day of Advent Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 Angels From The Realms Of Glory🎶 This advent hymn is a lengthy poem written by Scottish poet James Montgomery in 1816, containing eight verses. It has been sung to a variety ofContinue reading “Worthy Of Worship ~ Day 18: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
The Delivery Of Eternal Light ~ Day 17: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
The Delivery Of Eternal Light ems 12/12/21 17th Day of Advent Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen🎶 An early English carol from the 1650s is also known as Tidings of Great Joy. The Oxford dictionary states that this phrase means “God grant youContinue reading “The Delivery Of Eternal Light ~ Day 17: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
The Wonder Of A Promise Kept ~ Day 16: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
16th Day of Advent – December 12th, 2021 Week 3: Joy (or peace) ~ Light 2 purple candles and 1 pink candle Advent Hymn 🎼 I Wonder As I Wander🎶 John Jacob Niles captured the original words and tune during the depression in the summer of 1933. While traveling in Appalachia of Western North Carolina, historian, songwriterContinue reading “The Wonder Of A Promise Kept ~ Day 16: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
The King Who Redeems ~ Day 15: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings
The King Who Redeems ems 12/11/21 15th Day of Advent Week 2: Preparation (or waiting or prophecy) ~ Light 2 purple candles Advent Hymn 🎼 O Holy Night🎶 French poet Placide Cappeau wrote this Christmas poem in 1843 to celebrate the recent renovation of the church organ in his hometown. Also known as “Cantique de Noël,” it wasContinue reading “The King Who Redeems ~ Day 15: The Light Of The World Has Come ~ Advent Readings”
Gleanings From Heaven's Gate 