Let Everything Praise the LORD – Psalm 150

August 28, 2019 (Wednesday) (From the Cambridge Bible Commentary):“The Book of Praises(Psalms 146-150) fitly ends with this full-toned call to universal praise with every accompaniment of jubilant rejoicing. It may have been composed as a closing doxology for the whole Psalter, corresponding to the doxologies at the end of the first four books; but it […]

The Day After The Day After..

August 27, 2019 (Tuesday) Sunday’s blog was about Harvey’s anniversary and Monday’s blog was about “the day after Harvey’s anniversary.” Today’s blog must then be about the day after the day after. Sounds silly, but here we are two years removed from the day that Harvey hit Texas and people are still dealing with the […]

Anniversary of “the day after”

August 26, 2019 (Monday) The biggest hit of the 1890’s was, “After the Ball.” Today, the anniversary of viewing the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a parody of that grand old song is in my mind: After the storm is over, after the break of morn, After the power’s leaving, after the lights are gone, Many […]

Harvey’s 2nd Anniversary

August 25, 2019 (Saturday) Remember the night of August 25-26, 2017? Many people from Rockport had evacuated to other areas of the state, as requested by authorities. But some remained and hunkered down to experience a very powerful hurricane, Hurricane Harvey. As I recall, the storm reached category 5 status briefly before slamming ashore at […]

Close and Secure

August 24, 2019 (Saturday) On this Saturday eve of Hurricane Harvey’s 2nd anniversary, perhaps you would like to be drawn closer to the Lord. If you have the time, please listen to these three songs–prayers to be drawn close to the Lord and feel his tender, loving care. Draw Me Nearer Draw Me Close God […]