Month: March 2020

Music Monday: Nothing To Fear

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Another Audrey Assad song this week, where she appears with The Porter’s Gate, singing “Nothing to Fear”…

When you pass through the waters I will be with you
And the depths of the river shall not overwhelm
When you walk through the fire you will not be burned
I am the Lord. I am the Lord

And there is nothing to fear, nothing to fear
There is nothing to fear, nothing to fear
For I am with you always.

In the depths of your sorrow I wept beside you
When you walked through the shadow I drew you near
Yesterday, today, tomorrow – always the same
I am the Lord, I am the Lord

What can separate you from My perfect Love?
What can separate you from My perfect Love?
What can separate you from My perfect Love?
Do not fear. Do not fear. Do not fear.

Abortion in case of rape

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A while back, my Facebook shared an amazing, gentle, yet knock-out response to an awful and awfully biased article from CBS which I thought was worth sharing…

CBS News is currently using a heart-breaking situation involving an 11 year old girl to advocate for abortion, and against a new Ohio heartbeat law that would prohibit most all abortions.

Rape is such a horrible crime, and if the man currently charged is found guilty of committing it against this girl, then he should be prosecuted and sentenced to the full extent of the law. Any woman or girl who has suffered such a terrible violation needs and deserves our compassion and help, not accusations of “delinquency” — as the story alleges.

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Want to Help the Elderly?

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Last week I received an email from Beverly from StandupForCaregivers.org asking if I would share some information about helping the elderly, particularly during this time. Here’s what she sent me…

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Want to Help the Elderly? How the Church Can Learn About Their Daily Challenges and Take Action

The church has a long history of helping the elderly. As times change, however, we must stay on our toes and always be willing to learn new ways to help the seniors in our communities. This is especially true for the elderly who do not have relatives or friends nearby to help them navigate the challenges of daily life. The first step we should take is to learn about some of the difficulties they face. Then, we need to take that knowledge and actively engage in the caregiving village.

If you’re part of a local church, these resources might prove useful to you as you set out to help improve the lives of seniors in your area:

Common Challenges

Many seniors face a variety of physical, mental, and emotional challenges on a daily basis.

Connecting with the Church

Whether or not a senior is a Christian, you can offer to connect them with a local church community or another type of organization that holds social events and meetings.

Helping Them Around the House

One practical way to help seniors in your community is to ask them if there is anything you can do to help make their home safer, more comfortable, and more accessible.

Even the smallest of gestures can mean the world to a senior who needs assistance. Continue to learn about the challenges that many elderly people encounter each day, and use your knowledge to help the seniors in your community who need it most.

Music Monday: Drawn To You

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All my devotion is like sinking sand
I’ve nothing to cling to but your sweet hand
No clear emotions keeping me safe at night;
Only your presence, like a candle light.

After everything I’ve had
After everything I’ve lost
Lord, I know this much is true
I’m still drawn to you.

I pour out my sorrows like a precious oil
I kiss your feet, Lord, with a holy joy
My tears an offering of my highest praise;
Your eyes say ‘welcome.’ I receive Your gaze.

After everything’s been said
After everything love costs
Lord, I know this much is true
I’m still drawn to you

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