Quite the Opposite

 

Quite the Opposite

 

9-24-26

 

“Too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good.“

A statement and sentiment I have never understood

Quite the opposite is often and sadly of us true,

Our mortal and earthly minds do not share God’s holy view.

God’s Word tells us to “set our affections on things above”

And truly we would if we understood and shared His love.

Everything in this life will soon forever pass away

Only the things done for the Lord beyond this life will stay.

What may better describe those who with this statement let loose—

“Too earthly minded to be of any heavenly use.”

 

Be the Victor in This Hour

8-14-26

 

When my heart is bleeding from wounds

And my soul is sore distressed

I fly to Thee, my Strong Refuge

Where every comer finds rest.

 

I can't contain the hurts and pain—

Like poison they swell within

Oh take them all, my Loving Lord

Before bitterness roots in.

 

I want to rise above the storm

Of all ill thoughts, grief, and strife

And ride upon the Tireless wings

Of Thy soul-sustaining Life.

 

Oh be the Victor in this hour

Take possession of my mind

That what's allowed to remain there

Be thoughts that are sweet and kind.

 

Heather Rausch

 

Ephesians 4:32

2 Corinthians 10:5

Hebrews 12:15

 

Why Would God…

 

Why Would God…

Why would God send His Son to die?

Why would He leave heaven on high?

Why would He come to reconcile 

The broken, the wicked, the vile?

Why should the Savior die for me

Who caused His shame and misery?

Why should His back receive my stripes

His holy hands the cruel nail spikes?

Not for any goodness of mine 

But by His boundless love divine

He redeemed the lost human race

Through His own rich mercy and grace.

And He stands ready to forgive—

All who repent may in Him live.

With haste He shall return one day

In His might and glorious array!

Why then do we waste so much time

In all but the Gospel sublime?

Knowing a judgement day will come,

When all souls shall be gathered home;

Some shall wake God’s glory to see,

Others to hell and misery.

With word and deed let us proclaim

That holy, liberating Name! 

May 15, 2026

Time’s Hourglass

 

Time’s Hourglass

7-28-26

Lord, only You know the days and the hours

Between me and eternity,

Each sand-grain falls faster than the last 

Time’s hourglass will soon be empty.

And all the things that have used my time

Have robbed me of some precious sand

And it cannot be replaced on earth

For it was given by Thine hand.

And one day You will require of me

To give account of what I’ve done

While men may give and take excuses

Before Thee, Lord, there shall be none.

What here on earth may seem important

Will burn up in fire just the same

All that will remain more than ashes

Is what has been done in Your name.

So help me, Lord, to number my days

To wisely use them to serve Thee,

That whether I die or You return

I’ll be not ashamed in glory.

Heather Rausch

 

My loving Father dwells on high

 

My loving Father dwells on high

With ears that hear and pity my cry

He beholds with merciful eyes

The prayer of my lips ‘ere they arise.

He sits on His glorious throne

I seek Him to make Himself more known

In the hour of trial and pain

I know my soul He’ll keep and sustain

My burdens He takes and bears too

Giving me strength day by day anew

In trust I cling to His dear name

All else may change, but He is the same.