America At 250: "The Eagle Has Landed"

 

 

 

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
-Astronaut Neil Armstrong

  

First Moon Landing
Apollo 11 Mission
July 20, 1969
Uploaded by NTD
(August 25, 2012)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Meditation: Here, O My Lord, I See Thee

 

 

 

"Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.
Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am known fully."
(1 Corinthians 13:12)

 

 Image courtesy/ Lamb and Lion Ministries

 Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face;

 Here would I touch and handle things unseen;

Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace,

And all my weariness upon Thee lean. 

Here would I feed upon the bread of God,

Here drink with Thee the royal wine of Heav'n;

Here would I lay aside each earthly load,

Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.

 

This is the hour of banquet and of song;

This is the heavenly table spread for me;

Here let me feast, and feasting, still prolong

The hallowed hour of fellowship with Thee. 

Too soon we rise; the symbols disappear;

The feast, tho' not the love, is past and gone.

The bread and wine remove; but Thou art here,

Nearer than ever, still my shield and sun. 

I have no help but Thine; nor do I need

Another arm save Thine to lean upon;

It is enough, my Lord, enough indeed;

My strength is in Thy might, Thy might alone.

I have no wisdom save in Him who is

My wisdom and my teacher both in One;

No wisdom can lack while Thou art wise;

No teaching do I crave save Thine alone. 

Mine is the sin, but Thine the righteousness;

Mine is the guilt, but Thine the cleansing blood;

Here is my robe, my refuge, and my peace;

Thy blood, Thy righteousness, O Lord my God!

 

I know that deadly evils compass me,

Dark perils threaten, yet I would not fear,

Nor poorly shrink, nor feebly turn to flee,

Thou, O my Christ, art buckler, sword, and spear. 

But see, the pillar cloud is rising now,

And moving onward thro' the desert night;

It beckons, and I follow, for I know

It leads me to the heritage of light. 

Feast after feast thus comes and passes by;

Yet, passing, points to the glad feast above,

Giving sweet foretaste of the festal joy,

The Lamb's great bridal feast of bliss and love. 

 

"Here, O My Lord, I See Thee"
(1855)
Horatius Bonar
(1808-1889 )
Scottish churchman and poet,
Often called, "The Prince of Scottish hymns".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Night In Uncle Walt's Vault: Inky The Crow

 

 

 

From Season 16 of Walt Disney's Anthology Program and first aired on
 December 7, 1969,  shy teenager Carol Lee adopts an unlikely pet when 
 she finds a yellow paint-spattered crow and takes him home with her.
Carol names her new friend "Inky" due to his beautiful jet black plumage,
  however, she and her parents soon become exasperated
 with the raucous bird's mischievous habits!

This delightful comedy-drama stars "The Magical World Of Disney"
actress Deborah Bainbridge as Carol, Margo Lungreen as her mother, 
 Willard Granger as her father, and Rowan Pease as their
 crotchety farming neighbor Mr. Fletcher.
Narrated by Olan Soule.

 

Inky The Crow
(1969)
Walt Disney Anthology Program
(The Wonderful World Of Disney)
Uploaded by Keeping Walt In Disney
(June 4, 2023)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kings Return: Be Thou My Vision

 

 "Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to save me that Thou art.
Thou my best thought by day and by night;
Waking and sleeping, Thy presence, my light."
  "Bí Thusa 'mo Shúile,"
 "Be Thou My Vision"
(1905)
Mary Byrne
(Translator)

 An uplifting rendition of the old Irish hymn, "Be Thou My Vision" 
sung in rich acapella style by the powerful vocals of the Dallas-based,
 singing band of brothers, Kings Return. 

 Filmed within a 19th century chapel, let the soothing harmony and words 
of this beautiful song become a prayer for guidance in your life today.

 

Be Thou My Vision
(2025)
Kings Return
(July 18, 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Timeless Truths: Integrity In The Life Of The Believer/Dr. Charles Stanley

 

 

 

 "In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching
show integrity, dignity, and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone
 who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us."
(Titus 2:7-8)

 

 Do people see you as a person of integrity?

 Can they rely upon your honesty and trustworthiness?

In this classic teaching, Dr. Charles Stanley states that integrity is
at the core in the life of a believer. It defines your identity and the
content of your character.  He also warns that in a world where
half-truths, innuendo, and far too often, outright lies, dominate the
 headlines and the culture,  a believer must stand firm in their integrity
by not compromising the truth, or rationalizing certain events for 
fear of rejection and to avoid conflict with others.

He also points to another reason why people often compromise
with their integrity, and that is an unwillingness to trust God.

When you have the assurance that He is in control, you have the
courage to be upright, reliable, and trustworthy.  
 

Integrity In The Life Of The Believer
(2005)
In Touch Ministries
(December 4, 2021)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mystery Of Water And Blood: Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches

 

 

"Water To Wine"
Image courtesy/Etsy

 

 

An inspiring weekend message from brother Zev Porat in Israel.

Please keep his street ministry in prayer as he witnesses the
powerful, soul-saving message of salvation through Yeshua
to the people of his nation.

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem!  Maranatha! 

 

The Mystery Of Water And Blood
Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches
messiah ofisrael
(July 18, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Poetry Corner: Thou Will Defend Us

 

 

 

"And Yeshua spoke again with them and He said: "I AM THE LIVING GOD,
The Light of the world. Whoever follows me shall not walk in darkness
 but shall find the light of life."
(John 8:12)
-Aramaic Bible In Plain English

 

Image courtesy/StockCake

 

Light in our darkness, hope in our fear,

Joy in our sorrow, still Thou art near;

Constant, unchanging, praise to Thy name,

Now and forever Thou art the same.

Thou hast redeemed us-we are Thine own;

Thou wilt not leave us friendless, alone; 

Hope to the promise trustingly clings,

Thou wilt defend us under Thy wings.

Gifts that with morning fall like the dew,

Still with the evening cheer us anew;

Songs of rejoicing, anthems of praise,

Lord, for Thy goodness help us to raise. 

What tho' the night clouds frown on the deep?

Watch o'er Thy loved ones Thine eye will keep;

Rocked on the billow, weak and dismayed,

Thy voice wilt whisper, "Be not afraid."

 

Thou hast redeemed us-we are Thine own;

Thou wilt not leave us friendless, alone; 

Hope to the promise trustingly clings,

Thou wilt defend us under Thy wings.

 

 

"Thou Wilt Defend Us"
(1886) 
Mabel F. Long
19th century American hymn writer