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One Word: Sparrow

By kpmin

On October 7, 2024

In One word - In The WORD

His Eye Is On the Sparrow

Written by: Civilla D. Martin
Music by: Charles H. Gabriel

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,

Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,

When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I’m happy,

I sing because I’m free,

For His eye is on the sparrow,

And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,

And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;

Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,

When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,

I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;

His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

One Word: Promise

By kpmin

On October 6, 2024

In One word - In The WORD

Agreement and faithful…

1 John 5:14

And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

Memory = Remember

By kpmin

On July 25, 2024

In One word - In The WORD

The word “memory” is used five times in the King James Bible. The Bible also emphasizes the importance of memory in other ways, such as in Proverbs 10:7, which states, “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”

Some say that memorizing the Bible can help people gain a deeper understanding of texts, understand how texts relate to other scriptures, and bring reality to life. Bible memory can involve activities such as meditation, reflection, rumination, contemplation, and repetition.

My forgetter seems to be my best working part lately.

Today I choose “memory” because Facebook reminded me of starting something I forgot to continue. “One Word”.

My father Beryl (Bud) Allen Shipley had a dial indicator business in his home. Some of his measuring tools were so small you could hardly see them.

He also had pencils or pens or signed letters with the acronym – RWYR – for “Remember Whose You Are”.

1 Corinthians 3:22-23 says, “Whether it is Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life or death, present or future things, everything belongs to you. You belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God”

Tables

By Jane Pierpont

On July 25, 2022

In Jane's Heart to Heart ...from the Window Seat

PS. 23:5a “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (Keller and Haidle)

High flat places of mountain sheep ranges are called “tables.” These are the very best pastures or tablelands. The shepherd “prepares” the table for his flock by scouting out its enemies: wild animals and poisonous plants. Sheep cannot tell the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous plants. One nibble of the white camas flower would kill a lamb, so the shepherd finds and destroys all poisonous plants so his flock can feed safely. He works hard to protect them.

Jesus said, in John 6:32-35 “I am the bread of life. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is MY flesh, which I shall give for the Life of the world.” When you believe in Him, He fills a hunger in your heart that only He can satisfy. And you can be sure He has already prepared a feast for you in heaven. Also if you feast on HIS WORD in obedience you will be filled and blessed beyond measure. And “…you will live forever” vs. 51.

The parallel in the Christian life is clear. Like sheep, and especially lambs, we somehow feel that we have to try everything that comes our way. We feel we have to sample everything just to see what it is like even though we may know that some things are deadly. They can do us no good, and are even most destructive. Still somehow we give them a whirl anyway.

The shepherd also tries to watch out for predators like wolves, coyotes, cougars and bears. What actually happens is that these crafty ones are up on the rimrock watching every movement the sheep make, hoping for a chance to make a swift, sneaking attack that will stampede the sheep and one or another will fall easy prey to the attacker’s fierce teeth and claws.

God’s love to us in Christ is bound up too with the deep desire of His heart to have us live on a higher plane. He longs to see us living above the mundane level of common humanity. He is so pleased when we walk in the ways of holiness, of selflessness and of serene contentment in His care, aware of His presence and enjoying the intimacy of His companionship.

To live thus is to live richly
To walk here is to walk with quiet assurance
To feed here is to be replete with good things.
To find this tableland is to have found something of my shepherd’s love for me.

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

Law vs Grace

By Jane Pierpont

On January 13, 2022

In Jochebed in the Valley

…From our dear foster grand daughter who is incarcerated.

Law vs Grace

Why does it matter?

Does it really matter if we are under law or grace?

To accurately answer the question, we must first understand what it means to be user law ro under grace. And to be clear, it is one or the other; it cannot be both. So let’s examine each a bit closer.

Law, the mosaic Covenant, was given to Israel in three divisions: the commandments, expressing the righteous will of God; the Judgments, governing the social life of Israel; and the ordinances, governing the religious life of Israel. The commandments and the ordinances wherefore on religions system. The commandants were a ministry of condemnation and death. Yes, you heard me right, condemnation and death!

The ordinances, in the high priest, gave a representative, of the people with Jehovah; and in sacrifice, a cover for their sin.

Grace is the kindness and love of God, our Saviour toward man. Let’s repeat that. Kindness and love of God toward man sounds a lot better than condemnation and death!

But Grace isn’t by any works or righteousness that we have done. Grace begins with the death and resurrection of Christ. The point of testing (dispensation) is no longer legal obedience as the condition of salvation, but acceptance or rejection of Christ, with good works as a fruit of salvation. Grace is not only a method of divine dealing in salvation, gut also a method of God in the believer’s life and service.

Grace is therefore constantly in contrast to law, under which God demands righteousness from man. Whereas under grace, He gives righteousness to man. Law is connected with Moses and works; grace with Christ and faith. Law blesses the good (no one): grace saves the bad (everyone). Law demands that blessings be earned; grace is a free gift.

No one can be made righteous by keeping the law, because no one is able to. Everyone has sinned. Trying to achieve righteousness under law will only earn you condemnation and death. But if you accept the free gift of Christ’s grace, something which can not be earned, and that was a sinless perfect sacrifice, He offered Himself to take the punishment for our sins, His righteousness will be inputed unto you, and through salvation in Him, you will have eternal life. and as saved you are not under law, but under grace.

So now that we’ve examined the facts, do you think it matters whether you fall under the law or under grace? Fall at the feet of Christ and receive HIs free gift of grace today, right now, before it is too late.

Fall and Worship at His Feet

By Jane Pierpont

On December 15, 2021

In Jane's Heart to Heart ...from the Window Seat, Jochebed in the Valley

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Fall and worship at His feet so tender soft and baby sweet.

Could feet as these be bruised and torn?

Bow and honor this head so meek with soft and downy hair and cheek

Could this soft brow be pierced by thorn?

Give notice to his clutching fists His baby coos-

His mother’s kiss. Could we harm one such as this?

I shudder when I think that I this little one did cause to die.

My selfishness His palm did pierce. My hatred – oh so cold, so fierce.

Rejoice in the Lord as you reflect on His great Sacrifice,

How can I not for mercy cry? Lord Father – please forgive me – Why?

Was there no other way for man to realize salvation’s plan?

So bitter-sweet such sacrifice. No other way could pay sin’s price.

His perfectness – my utter loss, did nail Him on a rugged cross.

Not ever was a gift so grand than that was given by God’s hand,

His only Son brought from above. The truest proof of divine love.

At Christmas time and evermore, my Lord and Saviour I’ll adore.

My only choice could ever be to live for Him who died for me!

– Melony Jane Evans

Melony Jane (Pierpont) Evans is Ken and Jane’s eldest child and only daughter. She and hubby Jim have 40 years, ministry experience. They pastor a Baptist church in central Ohio and have eleven Children.