Pray For Me (w/lyrics)

Candlelight Carol

StandFour - Eight Nights - Hanukkah Mashup

Eight nights I stay up starin' at those candles,
They tell the story that occurred,
Eight nights we're thankful for that small miracle,
our prayers were answered and our voices heard

When One night turned to eight, that's why we celebrate,
In the dark of night the candles stand for,
Oh the candles stand for,
The candles stand for.
8 nights that we know [cuz it's finally here]....we're not alone. [cuz it's finally here]

Cmon its Chanukah we've waited for a whole a year
Just light a spark in the dark and spread the cheer,
Cuz on these holiday nights,
Grab your friends, celebrate, cuz it's finally here

8 nights remember the war we won
The Greeks tried to erase who we are
8 nights we're thankful to God above
Who showed he's even with us in the dark

When one night turned to eight, that's why we celebrate,
In the dark of night the candles stand for,
Oh the candles stand for,
The candles stand for.
8 nights that we know....[not alone] [no we're not alone] [cuz it's finally here] not alone.

Let's go Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel Oh I shall play
I dropped a jelly donut on my pants oy vey
Cuz when you're flipping latkas you can't go wrong
making random jewish references in a chanuka song

Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel Oh I shall play
I dropped a jelly donut on my pants oy vey
Cuz when you're flipping latkas you can't go wrong
making random jewish references in a chanuka song

Eight nights I stay up starin' at those candles,
They tell the story that occurred,
Eight nights we're thankful for that small miracle,
Prayers were answered, our voices heard

When one night turned to eight, that's why we celebrate,
In the dark of night the candles stand for,
Oh the candles stand for,
The candles stand for.
8 nights that we know...
[cuz it's finally here], 8 nights that we know, [cuz it's finally here] 8 nights that we know - no we're not alone.

Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem

Blessed Assurance

Son Of God - sung by Michael W Smith

When Love was born - sung by Mark Schultz

Welcome to Our World- Chris Rice

A Strange Way to Save the World - Rascal Flatts

Hosianna, Davids son

Prepare the Way O Zion - The King is coming

'There is a balm in Gilead'.

Jason Gray - Love's Not Done With You (Lyric Video)

Pageviews all time history: 9000

Today I discovered that the Blog has reached 9000 page-views since the starter. And my questions are:
Can this be an accurate figure?
Who are the viewers?
I know a few of you; but the rest 8997, who are you?

My only wish from the start and it still is;  that somebody out there will find her or his way to Jesus, the Savior, the Healer, the Comforter, the Redeemer, the sovereign God Almighty and receive Him in his or her heart. Salvation; the gift of Life.

So whoever you are: God bless you and keep you from all evil!

Att lämna allt - Frank Ådahl - To leave everything.

I heard no voices
everything was peaceful and quiet
when he looked at me and said
I am light and joy
I am struggle and strife
Consider what I tell you

To leave everything and follow me
can cost you your life
but I will give you much more.
To walk with me and obey me
is still worth its price
for I am on your side

I saw no visions
but everything became bright and quiet
when he showed me my way
You will find the meaning of life
but your cross may be heavy
Remember what I tell you.

To leave everything and follow me
can cost you your life
but I will give you much more
To walk with me and obey me
is still worth its price
for I am on your side

To leave everything and follow me
it will costs you your life
but I will give you much more
To walk with me and obey me
is still worth its price
for I am on your side

for I am on your side

_Oh, I am on your side

Frank Ådahl.

An ordinary person.

Do not turn away

           Show me who you are             
Hide not your defeat
do not forget that you are  
an ordinary person
and I need you

So give me your faults,
give me your betrayal
and the grief shown in your face

Do not forget that you are

an  orninary person.
and I love you

So get up, wipe the tears.
Make new efforts!
You have so much left to give
You have so many wonderful
paths to wander.
And I want to show you
how much I love you

Do not turn away
show me who you are
Hide not your defeat
Do not forget that you are

an ordinary person

and I need you.

… And  I love you

A moment with Jesus.

                             Pictures taken by Anitha Kvamme    
                            

Text och musik: Lina Sandell

Song: Frank Ådahl, 

Piano: Per Eric Hallin

En liten stund med Jesus,
o, vad den jämnar allt
och ger åt hela livet
en ny och ljus gestalt
när jag är trött av vägen
och allt som möter mig,
en liten stund med Jesus,
och allt förändrar sig


En liten stund med Jesus,
vad kraft den har med sig,
vad lust den ger att vandra
på Herrens vilja stig
Vad mod den ger att leva
och lida för Hans namn
En ljuvlig försmak redan
och vilan i Hans famn

Så ge mig, käre Herre
ja, ge mig ofta då
en liten stund med Jesus
i hemmets tysta vrå
Mitt hjärtats djupa längtan
det är denna enda blott:
En evighet med Jesus
och allt, ja allt är gott!

A moment with Jesus
o, what it evens everything
and provides for a lifetime
a new light in life.
When I'm tired of the way
and everything that meets me here
a moment with Jesus,
changes everything.

WHISPERS OF MY FATHER - WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS CROSS by Katryn Scott...

Sermon - Sandi Patty - 8/24/2014 - Christ Church Nashville

The Stage is Bare - Sandi Patty - with Lyrics

God's Greatest Desire - Pastor Robert Morris

Satan's Greatest Desire - Pastor Robert Morris

Oasis Chorale - "In Times Like These" - Jones, arr. Nickel

In Times Like These
(Ruth Caye Jones - Mother Jones)

In times like these you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

Chorus
This Rock is Jesus, Yes He's the One
This Rock is Jesus, the only One
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

2.
In times like these you need the Bible
In times like these O be not idle
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

3.
In times like these I have a Savior
In times like these I have an anchor
I'm very sure, I'm very sure
My anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock

My Help - Lionel Petersen

Marisa - I Have Decided To Follow Jesus (w/Caleb Rexius)

Jesus Your Name--Promise Keepers (PK)

Another memory from years ago. God is Faithful.

Lynda Randle - He will carry you [with lyrics]

One Day At a Time Lynda Randle [Live]

"One Day At A Time"

 

I'm only human I'm just a man
Help me to believe in what I could be and all that I am
Show me the stairway that I have to climb
Lord for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.

One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.

Do you remember when you walked among men
Well Jesus you know if you're looking below it's worse now than then
Pushing and shoving crawding my mind
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.

One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.

Yes, just for my sake teach me to take one day at a time... 

 

MERLE HAGGARD LYRICS

 

Complete by the Parachute Band

The Promise

I'll never leave you, never forsake you
No matter what you're going through
I have got good news for you
I'll be with you always

I'll never leave you, never forsake you
No matter what you're going through
I have got good news for you
I'll be with you always

And when sorrow comes
And there's no other place to run
Just look to me and I'll be there
Just a whisper of a prayer
I'll be with you always

I'll never leave you, never forsake you
No matter what you're going through
I have got good news for you
I'll be with you always

In stormy weather, it is my pleasure
I want to take care of all your needs
Trust me and you'll see
I'll be with you always

And when trouble comes
And there's no other place to run
Just look to me and I'll be there
Just a whisper of a prayer
I'll be with you always

I'll never leave you
I won't forsake you
I won't let you down
I'll be with you always

Never, I won't runaway
I'll be right here
And heal you when you're in pain
I'll be with you always

(No matter who you are)
And never walk away from Him
(No matter what you need)
No matter what you do, I don't care what you've done)

God will always be there
No matter what you're going through
I have got good news for you
I'll be with you always

Whoever you are
You might be driving in your car or at home
But God made us a promise
There will be times in our lives when things will happen

But guess what? God will always be right there
I know he's been with me, be with you
Always
Forever, forever, always

Andraé Crouch

My future is in The Lord´s hands and Let the salvation flag gently blow.

When I was a child my father bought an old  gramophone at an auction. Together with the gramophone were a bunch of  old 78 records. A lot of them were the Salvation Army; ladies singing with guitars and piano. It touch my heart although I didn't fully understand the texts. Today I do understand and was glad to find them om You Tube. 
 Unfortunately I could not find them  in English.

I have the highest respect for the Salvation Army and I think they are doing tremendous work among people "living in the shadows".  

(older straw bonnet )

Were It Not For Grace

Time measured out my days, life carried me along
In my soul I yearned to follow God but knew I'd never be so strong
I looked hard at this world to learn how Heaven could be gained
Just to end where I began, where human effort is all in vain

Were it not for grace, I can tell you where I'd be
Wandering down some pointless road to nowhere
With my salvation up to me, I know how that would go
The battles I would face forever running but losing the race
Were it not for grace

So here is all my praise expressed with all my heart
Offered to the Friend who took my place and ran a course I could not start
And when He saw in full just how much His love would cost
He still went the final mile between me and Heaven so I would not be lost

Were it not for grace, I can tell you where I'd be
Wandering down some pointless road to nowhere
With my salvation up to me and I know how that would go
The battles I would face forever running but losing the race
Were it not for grace
Forever running but losing this race
Were it not for grace

BeBe Winans: Safe From Harm

"Safe From Harm"

If I lose my life, I will find again
I will soar on eagle's wings and then
Ever cease from war, rest in Jesus arms
For the Lord, He's good and I am safe from harm

It's the Lord that gives, heard the prophets say
And I will bless His name, though he takes away
I will trust, not fear, naught to be alarmed
For the Lord, He's good and I am safe from harm

I'm safe, I'm safe
In the eye of the storm, there's calm
For the Lord He's good
My soul is safe from harm

So when the tear ducts swell and my strength has gone
I will still believe when His name I call
He will rescue me for dusk turns to dawn
For the Lord He's good and I am safe from harm

I'm safe, I'm safe
In the eye of the storm, there's calm
For the Lord He's good
For the Lord He's good
For the Lord He's good
My soul is safe from harm

Beauty for Brokenness

Beauty for brokenness
Hope for despair
Lord, in your suffering
This is our prayer
Bread for the children
Justice, joy, peace
Sunrise to sunset
Your kingdom increase!

Shelter for fragile lives
Cures for their ills
Work for the craftsman
Trade for their skills
Land for the dispossessed
Rights for the weak
Voices to plead the cause
Of those who can't speak

God of the poor
Friend of the weak
Give us compassion we pray
Melt our cold hearts
Let tears fall like rain
Come, change our love
From a spark to a flame

Refuge from cruel wars
Havens from fear
Cities for sanctuary
Freedoms to share
Peace to the killing-fields
Scorched earth to green
Christ for the bitterness
His cross for the pain

Rest for the ravaged earth
Oceans and streams
Plundered and poisoned
Our future, our dreams
Lord, end our madness
Carelessness, greed
Make us content with
The things that we need

Lighten our darkness
Breathe on this flame
Until your justice
Burns brightly again
Until the nations
Learn of your ways
Seek your salvation
And bring you their praise

The Servant Song

Hear My Prayer - Maranatha Singers

Be Not Afraid - John Michael Talbot (w/ lyrics)

brooklyn tabernacle choir - i never lost my praise

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE, PRAISE, WORSHI...

Traditional Hymns - No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus

There is None Like You [with lyrics]

If You Want Me To - Ginny Owens | With Lyrics

Velsignelsen (The Blessing) Performed by the Oslo Gospel Choir; Words in...

His Strength is Perfect

KJV Dramatized Audio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiXQmeuHTOY&list=PLRTwKflrxkQCrP1ZbbKpdP8xoQu2AXT74

Oslo Gospel Choir - This Is The Lord's Doing

Today is the day of our grandson's birth and it is marvelous.!

Thank you Jesus.

 

 

 

You Deserve The Glory

64 years

Dear God, 
Today , I have finished my sixty-fourth year and I thank you with all my heart that you have been my shelter and shield over the years. Without you Lord there would be no life worth living. 
I will soon start a new way of life, and I have been concerned and sometimes desperate when I think about the years ahead. But I know that  the years ahead are also your years and I have to let go of my anxiety and place it all in your hands.  
  
Faith is tested in different ways and  recently it feels like I've been walking a long uphill road where I have become more and more exhausted and now have to stop and rest.
You have led me to a serious road where things I believe in have been put to the test and I have become silent to be able to see what you want me to understand.
You have touched things I have long forgotten; you have shown me that after all these years together  with you Lord, it is still necessary to be watchful and careful i my walk in faith, so I can  know what is true and what is in harmony with your Word.

I have realized now, that the  seriousness of your guidance in my journey of faith, is related to a thought at the beginning of 2014. I felt my faith needed to be deepened  and in your infinite wisdom you  placed  me in emotional storms right from the start.You have reminded me this year, that I must deepen my  roots in you to be able to live my faith and not just talk of faith.
To trust you Lord is a lifelong lesson, and I I'm still learning.

Yesterday when I was going home from work Lord, you gave me an image of a memory I had forgotten ...
     A little girl is sitting alone on a firewood box beside the stove in a small country church. She is holding her song book upside down because she can not read yet, but she sings solemnly with the others and listens to the Word of God. It is an image from the old chapel where her faith first was founded. Now sixty-four years later I'm sitting on a bench beside that girl; watching her, with her white bow in her hair and her innocent look; and I'm thinking how  little she knew about  life and what she would be faced with.

I think you wanted me to remember this image so I would also remember that it is your constant love that has been, and still is, walking alongside me on my path through life.

I thank you Lord for my salvation through Jesus Christ, 
I thank you for your guidance though the Holy Spirit 
and I thank you for being my God and my Father.

In the name of the Father, 
The Son and The Holy Spirit
Amen.
                                                                    

The True Pattern by pastor Francis Frangipane

The True Pattern
It is one thing to be able to discern what is false, but it is of much greater value to know the pattern of the true. Thus the apostle Paul uses chapter 3 of Philippians to reveal his attitude of heart. In so doing, he gives us the pattern of what we should look for in a leader.
After presenting his remarkable pedigree in versus 5 and 6 -- an Israelite by birth; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness defined in the Law, found blameless -- Paul then renounces the very things he attained, saying: "But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ" (v. 7). For the mature man or woman, no position or esteem among men can replace the "surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus [our] Lord." Even the most amazing of achievements are reduced to "rubbish in order that [we] may gain Christ" (v. 8).

Paul separates himself further from the Mosaic Law, revealing that his quest is to "be found in [Christ], not having a righteousness of [his] own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ" (v. 9). Having been saved from the consequences of the Law, and having received a new source of "righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith," Paul is liberated to pursue his true destiny: Christlikeness!

We began this study last week with Paul's admonition to "observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us" (v. 17). In verses 10-11 the Lord reveals the divine template for the new creation man: Christlikeness. With this vision in his mind, Paul continues demonstrating the true pattern as a quest for intimacy and conforming to Christ. He wrote:
"That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead."
There is a difference between knowing a collection of religious truths and actually knowing Christ. Truth is in Jesus; He Himself in the way, the truth and the life. To know Him is eternal life, and to live in fellowship with Him is to partake of the nectar of Heaven.
Yet knowing Christ also means knowing the fellowship of His sufferings as we lay down our lives for the redemption of others. For those suffering for Jesus, remember: participation in His sufferings is part of knowing Him.
Paul did not embrace death as an entity by itself; he embraced Christ's death, which is not only the death of self but also the triumph of love. It is this surrender to "death for Jesus' sake" that allows "the life of Jesus [to] be manifested in our mortal flesh" (2 Cor. 4:11).
Paul continued in Philippians, "Not that I have already . . . become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus" (Phil. 3:12). Again we are looking at the pattern God seeks for each of us. A mature Christian is one who lives in pursuit of God!

Paul continues, saying "One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus" (vv.13–14).

What specifically did Paul choose to "forget"? He let go of the wounds, forgave the offenses, and released to God the disappointments of yesterday. Nothing in Paul's past would be larger than Christ in his future. He pressed toward the prize of possessing Christ.

Many teachers will come and go throughout your life. They will have different styles and unique gifts and graces. But you are looking for the attitudes Paul described in this chapter. Look for those who are pressing toward the prize of Christlikeness. As for the others, pray for them, stand with them and, as you are led by the Lord, encourage them in love and prayer. But remember: Paul set the pattern for us. In these times of deception, accusation and false discernment, let us observe those who walk after the pattern of Paul. Let us discern the influence of Jesus in those who lead us. As we clearly see the Lord, let us follow those who follow Christ

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The preceding excerpt is adapted from the book The Days of His Presence, by Pastor Frangipane. This book with associated audio resources are currently on sale at www.arrowbookstore.com.