Be Thou My Vision

We had the privilege of hosting another Jostie Concert at the Life House on Friday Feb 15. It was a wonderful time of inspiring music and fellowship. The Jost family are always such an encouragement to our family. I really enjoyed hearing their new song: "You are not alone." You can follow the Jost family on twitter:  https://twitter.com/josties Or check out their website:  http://www.josties.com/ Watch their original, family friendly flicks here:  http://www.jostieflicks.com/ Here are their upcoming concerts in Kansas and Colorado. Date City Venue Country 02/20/13 Chanute, Kansas Westview Southern Baptist United States Add Time:  6:30pm.   Admission:  Free.   Age restrictions:  All Ages.   Address:   1415 S. Plummer .   Venue phone:  Pastor Randy Dirriim 620-431-4854. 02/22/13 Smith Center, Kansas Central Community Church United States Add Time:  7:00pm.   Admission:  Free.   Age restric...

Yesterday was my birthday. Another 365 days have gone by, all too quickly. I took this picture at about 8:30 in the morning. The frost was on the ground, and the air was brisk.  I pray that my year ahead will be spent growing closer to the Lord and getting to know Him better. I want to be more Christ-like, but some days I forget.  I am always learning. How gracious and forgiving our God is!  May we all delve into the Word each day and learn more fully how to obey and please the Lord Jesus Christ. My Utmost for His Highest Friday, February 8, 2013 The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely . . . — 1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word  sanctification  much too lightly. Are we prepared to pay the cost of sanctification? The cost will be a deep restriction of all our earthly concerns, and an extensive ...

Today is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's birthday. How much do you know about this remarkable man? He was a courageous Christian pastor in Germany during the 1930s and 40s who resisted the Nazi attempt to take-over and apostasize the Church. Bonhoeffer was deeply committed to resisting evil, standing for the Truth, teaching the Word of God, preaching the Gospel, rescuing Jews. What's more, he secretly discipled young pastors in Germany to do the same. In April 1945, he was hanged for participating in a plot to assassinate Hitler.  I'm currently reading Eric Metaxas' riveting book, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy,  and highly recommend it. If you can go hear Eric speak during his 10-city "Bonhoeffer Tour," I'd encourage you to do it. The tour begins this Friday. -from Joel Rosenberg's Blog 

"The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;  He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect. The counsel of the Lord stands forever,  The plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance. The Lord looks from heaven;   He sees all the sons of men. From the place of His dwelling He looks   On all the inhabitants of the earth; He fashions their hearts  individually;  He considers all their works." ~Psalm 33:10-15 I read this passage in Psalms and a few words really affected me. First of all, we don't have to be afraid of  "the plans of the peoples"  ie. world events going on and ungodly world leaders. We can trust in the Lord to protect and guide us each day. The Lord is in control and His counsel stands forever. He cares for all generations of people, not just people living 2,000 years ago or people in the 1940s or e...