8:46 a.m. September 11 2001
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 »
I Cannot Find the Way Without Thee
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 »
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 »
The Way of the Cross
‘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 »
Praise the Lord
‘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 »
Through the Fire
‘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 »
Be Strong and Courageous
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 »
The Goodness of God
‘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.’
Prayer of Today
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 »
He Looked Beyond
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 »
I’d Rather Have Jesus
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 »
HOPE
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 »
Day by Day
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
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
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 »
It is Well
‘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.’
The Path
‘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 »
An Unseen God
“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
Always
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
“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
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. 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 »
The Mercies of God
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
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
‘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 »
You’re Gonna Be OK
‘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 »
His Strength is Perfect
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 »
Your Cries Have Awoken the Master
‘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’s Promises
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.
He Will Carry You
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
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.
Through the Fire
‘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 »
Do The Work
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 »
His Eye is on the Sparrow
‘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.’
Under His Wings
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 »
One Scarred Hand
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 »
Who Am I?
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 »
