"Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which You have done,
and Your thoughts toward us; no one can compare with You! If I should
declare and speak of them, they are too many to be numbered!"
(Psalm 40:5)
The Osmond Brothers visit Disneyland to perform in a show and explore
the park's latest attraction-The Haunted Mansion! Featuring teen-aged
Disney film star Kurt Russell and singer/actress E.J. Peaker, this blast
from the past is dedicated to the memory of Wayne Osmond, who died
on January 1, 2025 after suffering a stroke. He was 73 years old.
May he rest in eternal peace.
"His legacy of faith, music, love, and laughter have influenced the lives of
many people around the world, the Osmond Family said in a released statement.
He would want everyone to know that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that
families are forever, and that banana splits are the best dessert.
We love him and will miss him dearly."
"For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep still,
until her righteousness shines like a bright light, her salvation like a blazing torch."
(Isaiah 62:1)
May God bless and protect brother Zev as he witnesses the
salvation message of the Gospel to his fellow Jewish people.
Pray for the salvation of Israel and the Peace of Jerusalem.
Maranatha!
"And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, "Peace, Be still!"
And the wind ceased and there was a great calm."
(Mark 4:39)
When winds are raging o'er the upper ocean,
And billows wild contend with angry roar,
'Tis said, far down, below the wild commotion,
That peaceful stillness reigneth evermore.
Far, far beneath, the noise of tempests dieth,
And silver waves chime ever peacefully.
And no rude storm, how fierce so e'er it flieth,
Disturbs the Sabbath of that deeper sea.
So to the heart that knows Thy love, O Purest!
There is a temple, sacred evermore,
And all the babble of life's angry voices
Dies in hushed stillness at its peaceful door.
Far, far away, the roar of passion dieth,
And loving thoughts rise calm and peacefully,
And no rude storm, how fierce so e'er it flieth,
Disturbs the soul that dwells, O Lord, in Thee.
O Rest of rests! O Peace, serene, eternal!
Thou ever livest, and Thou changest, never.
And in the secret of Thy presence dwelleth
Fullness of joy, forever and fore'er.
"When Winds Are Raging"
(1855)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
(1811-1896)
American novelist & hymnwriter
Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble
in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
(Matthew 11:29)
In this classic teaching, Dr. Charles Stanley reminds us that we were not
simply created to carry heartache and trouble on our own. The spiritual yoke
that Jesus offers us is light-granting peace and a restful spirit.
"Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho, unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
Then, heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky,
That does not bite so neigh
As benefits forgot:
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho! sing...
"Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind"
From the play, "As You Like It"
Act II, Scene VII
William Shakespeare
(1564-1616)
English playwright, poet, actor.
Often called England's National Poet,
and the "Bard of Avon".
⛄With snow expected this weekend, I felt this was the perfect song for the
first "Flashback Friday" of the new year. First recorded in 1969 by Canadian-
born songstress Anne Murray, "Snowbird" brings back many good memories
of mornings after a big snowstorm listening to the radio and waiting
in suspense for my school's closing number to be called!🐦
