Hope Fueled 2022

Trusting

‘Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all.   Refrain: Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all.’ – Edgar Page (1876)

Counting Blessings

On this sunny Thankful Tuesday, a classic hymn of the church dating back to 1897. Have a blessed day everyone and do some ‘counting’ today–the blessings will far outnumber the ‘billows’. 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… Read more »

What Kind of Man

Wrapping up a Monday work night here @ West Court; L5 on surround for creative inspiration. One of my favorite lyrics on repeat…   ‘What kind of Man pours out His mercy On someone who stumbles and falls. With no way to earn it, no way to deserve it Forgiveness still came after all. What… Read more »

Today is a Gift

Today is a good day to be kind, to be brave, to see the good, to live with empathy; to be grateful, to let go, to help others, to be generous; to live with grace and to care. Today is a gift.

A Sunday Afternoon Drive

Retrospecting Inspiration on a beautiful afternoon drive up Highway 11/Cliffs @ Glassy after church today to some southern gospel quartet classics. Penned by the late Savana Foust–one of her best. My favorite lyric – ‘I was in darkness until Jesus found me. And when He touched me, I now am Free. I’m free.’ #sunshineinmysoultoday ‘Somebody… Read more »

It Won’t Rain Always

‘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 »

Making All Things New

‘O to grace, how great a debtor Jesus saves, Jesus saves. All the saints who shout together Jesus saves, Jesus saves. Rising up so vast and strong Lifting up salvation’s song; The redeemed will sing forever Jesus saves. Freedom’s calling, chains are falling Hope is dawning bright and true Day is breaking, night is quaking… Read more »

Eyes on Jesus

Don’t get stuck trying to fix everything. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 ‘So no matter what you’re facing. No matter where you’ve been; In hard times or in good times keep your eyes on Him, So be strong and take courage when you think you’re gonna fall ’cause right in the middle of… Read more »

He’ll Find A Way

Wrapping up a wet & stormy Thursday night @ West Court prepping for meetings tomorrow. One of my favorites, the extraordinary Babbie Mason tonight for creative inspiration. Praying for many. Love for all. Rest well, Friends. He’ll find a way.   ‘And at times your heart is breaking With a pain that’s so intense And… Read more »

Just Smile.

Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it’s breaking When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by. If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You’ll see the sun come shining through for you. Light up your face with gladness Hide every trace of sadness Although a… Read more »