“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God” (Heb. 12: 1b-2).

My hope is that the @DeptofDefense is preparing to mobilize the All American Division (inactive) and the 101st Abn. Div. for rescue and relief efforts in NC and TN, particularly their vast aviation assets. Size and scope of this disaster demands a coordinated federal and state response.

In the Bible, the indicative (Col. 3:3-4) always precedes the imperative (Col. 3:5). — Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas #GospelGrammar

My song is love unknown– my Savior’s love to me; love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be. Oh, who am I, that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die? — Samuel Crossman

“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20).

1972 Miami Dolphins, rest easy. Your perfect record remains intact for another season. #14-0

“Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 118:4).

“The essence of theology is grace; the essence of Christian ethics is gratitude.” ligonier.org/learn/articles…

“When we truly understand grace—when we see that God only owes us wrath but has provided Christ’s merit to cover our demerit—then everything changes.” — R.C. Sproul #Gratitude #Thanksgiving

A prominent cable news host recently stated that protecting democracy is her “mission” now. “This is what we’re on earth to do,” she said. Compare that to the mission we, as Christians, have (Mt. 28:18-20). Do not let politics become your religion.

All praise to God, who reigns above, The God of all creation, The God of wonders, pow'r, and love, The God of our salvation! With healing balm my soul he fills, The God who every sorrow stills, To God all praise and glory! — Johann J. Schutz 1675

Christian, if you find it difficult at times to grasp the reality that God loves you with an everlasting love, study the doctrine of adoption. tabletalkmagazine.com/posts/adoption… via Tabletalk Magazine

“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17).

Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy pow'rful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. — William Williams 1745

I love Thy kingdom, Lord,   The house of Thine abode, The Church our blest Redeemer bought   With His own precious blood. I love the Church, O God!   Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye   And graven on Thy hand

Jesus, I am resting, resting in the joy of what thou art; I am finding out the greatness of thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon thee, as thy beauty fills my soul, for by thy transforming power, thou hast made me whole. — Jean Sophia Pigott

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,   the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy   health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Sing now in glad adoration!

How sweet and awesome is the place
with Christ within the doors,
while everlasting love displays
the choicest of her stores. While all our hearts and all our songs
join to admire the feast,
each of us cries, with thankful tongue,
“Lord, why was I a guest? — Isaac Watts