God's Words Will Never Pass Away

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. — Matthew 24:35

Heaven will one day pass away.

Earth will one day pass away.

But the Word of God will never pass away.

God's Word is forever.

This summer we're going through the book of Proverbs for our sermon series at church.

These Words of wisdom will last forever.

They are like water for the thirsty and bread for the hungry.

Help us to follow Your Word, oh Lord.

I Will Never Forget Your Precepts

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life. — Psalm 119:93

This is my prayer — that God will help me remember His precepts.

That I will never forget them.

By them God has preserved my life.

And sacrificed His only Son for me.

Preserving my life while giving up the life of His Son.

I will never forget your precepts, Lord!

The Lamb Will Be Their Shepherd

‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. — Revelation 7:16-17

In heaven there will be no hunger or thirst.

The sun will not beat down.

There will be no scorching heat.

Jesus, our Lamb will reign.

He reigns now and forever.

He will be our shepherd.

Praise God!

Yesterday Abby and I went over to Coronado and had a fun day at the beach, 

Wandering through the shops, seeing all the Christmas trees still up, 

Having lunch, and enjoying our day off.

A Well-Watered Garden

You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. — Isaiah 58:11

When God guides us, we are constantly refreshed.

Like springs in the desert, God continually nourishes us.

He satisfies our thirst.

So we can be like a well-watered garden, producing good fruit.

A joy for others to see.

And his living water never dries up.

He is like a spring whose waters never fail.

 

 

God Set the Earth on Its Foundations

[God] set the earth on its foundations; it can never be moved. You covered it with the watery depths as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. — Psalm 104:5-6

Pacific Beach in the Background

God created the earth and all that is in it.

He set the earth on its foundations.

It can never be moved.

He covered it with the watery depths.

As if He were covering it with a robe.

The waters stood above the mountains.

And God our Father is the creator of it all.

His plan is perfect.

Jesus, Our Cornerstone

So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never be stricken with panic. — Isaiah 28:16

Rita, Kelly, Gary, Liz, Carol, Kirk Christmas Season 2009

This week we celebrate the life and legacy of our dad, Gary.

Next week will be anniversary of Mom Rita's death.

We are sad and miss them lots.

At the same time, we have wonderful memories and happy family moments with both of them.

We created this slideshow to be able share some of those memories with our family members and friends.

https://plus.smilebox.com/play?g=897a92f0-69fe-49f5-b3db-687b1456827a&sbid=3466

God has laid a precious cornerstone to give us a sure foundation in Jesus.

Even when we are sad and grieving, this foundation is our rock.

We will not be stricken with panic or desperation with Christ as our cornerstone.

Instead, we rejoice that Mom Rita and Dad Gary are in heaven with Jesus.

One day we will join them there.

Lord, My Refuge

In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge. Let me never be put to shame. — Psalm 31:1

Lake Coeur d'Alene Idaho

I can trust in God.

He is my refuge.

He loves me with an infinite love.

God upholds me and guides me.

He hears and answers my prayers — not always the way I have in mind.

But He sees the big picture, and I don't.

In God I take refuge.

He is my fortress and my rock.