Jesus` Song..Isaiah 53
- Tue 9th March 2010, 6:10 pm
Suffering in his worn body and soul,
Led to the slaughter he spoke not a word
As a sheep before her shearers is dumb.
But it was we, like sheep, who went astray.
Taking our infirmities
Crushed for our iniquities
Pierced for our transgressions was he…
Carrying all our sorrows
Our punishments were on him
Oppressed and soul wounded for me
Judas’ betrayal hurt more than the thorns,
The fleeing disciples more than the nails.
Peter’s denials hurt more than the scourge..
But it was my sin that hurt more than all.
Taking our infirmities
Crushed for our iniquities
Pierced for our transgressions was he…
Carrying all our sorrows
Our punishment was on him
Oppressed and soul wounded for me
The Roman whip tore flesh from the King’s back..
And the ugly nails pierced his sinless hands.
The crown’s thorns bloodied his beautiful brow,
But it was our sin that broke Jesus’ heart.
Taking our infirmities
Crushed for our iniquities
Pierced for our transgressions was he…
Carrying all our sorrows
Our punishment was on him
Oppressed and soul wounded for me
Lessons from my brother`s death one year ago
- Sat 27th February 2010, 7:20 am
I have learned some lessons from this...spend all the time you can, while you can, with those you love..love hard, love long, smile, laugh, forgive, don`t waste time being mad, hug hard, hold tight. Appreciate each other in the moment.
Don`t be afraid to look back...at good times and bad, but don`t linger there. Slow down on the mountaintops, hurry through the dark valleys.
Enjoy today.
Bonita Johnson to praise at The Well
- Sat 27th February 2010, 5:47 am
When Bonita Johnson is not at work in customer service at Rayloc, she is hard at work promoting her love for her Lord and her budding music career.
I met with her at lunch recently and found her smile, and her faith, infectious. When I explained the ministry of The Well at Union Christian Church to her she said "Sounds like what the New Testament church is supposed to be all about." She immediately agreed to come to The Well on March 28 to sing, praise and worship with us. She was not bothered by the small size of the congregation. For Bonita, she is praising her God not performing, so the number in the audience does not matter.
Her website, www.bonitasings.com, says that "Bonita Johnson is a true musical artist with a heart for God and His people. She is a down to earth singer/songwriter with her feet firmly planted in service to her local church and community.
Bonita has shared the stage with some of the greatest names in Gospel music, performed studio vocals for various artists, and has ministered in churches around the world. But most importantly, she shares her love for Jesus with everyone she knows.
Bonita has ministered at countless women`s conferences across the country, including The Texas Women`s Conference, and many youth events, including the national Get Real Student Conference Tour."
Bonita will be at The Well at Union Christian Church on Sunday March 28 at 11:00 a.m. You are invited to come worship the Lord with her. You can check her website (www.bonitasings.com) for other appearances in the area. (Union Christian Church is located at 3595 Union Road, College Park, GA 30349.)
Spring is in the Air
- Thu 25th February 2010, 5:24 am
Winter is almost over. Really it is. It may be 24 degrees this Thursday morning at the end of February...but we have the longest, coldest, harshest, darkest parts of winter behind us. November, December, January and now February are in the books. Done with. Over. Now we are sailing into March with the promise of a glorious spring and long, hot summer to follow.
The robins have already returned. I have seen bluebirds,too. Jonquils are ready to bloom. The yellow bells are busting out. The bird songs have a joyous trill to them as they prepare to nest. Before long we will be barefoot or in flipflops. Short pants and T-shirts will be the rule rather than long johns and sweaters. Electric blankets will come off the beds and we will begin sleeping on top of the covers. Already baseball spring training is full swing. (Pardon the pun.) In another month, the Boys of Summer will be back.
So hold on. Weather this cold snap. Enjoy sitting by the last fires of the season. Before you know it...it will be time to cut grass! Bring it on.
