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One Bright Hour · 9M ago

Purpose of Testimony

This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true. And there are also many other things which Jesus did, which if they were written in detail, I suppose that even the world itself would not contain the books that would be written. [
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One Bright Hour · 10M ago

Fearing the World

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” –John 16:33 (NIV) Theresa stood behind the counter going over my purchases when a friend of hers walked in and said hello. We three chatted a [...]
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

Lost Ballerina

From Run For Russia On the third day of our trip, we met Glenda, an 89-year-old widow.  Once a gifted and graceful ballerina, she sat in her tiny apartment, sharing stories of her glory days, and becoming so entrenched that when she stood to show us a dance, she nearly collapsed.  Remembering her de
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

Obedience (Revival – Day 4)

"It was as much as to say that the sum and substance of divine worship consisted in obedience, with which it should always begin, and that sacrifices were, so to speak, simple appendices, the force and worth of which were not so great as of obedience to the precepts of God" (Calvin)
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

Bitter Reflection

We go to bed with a great idea and wake up with an ego
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

Humility (Revival – Day 3)

Humility For thus says the high and exalted One who lives forever, whose name is Holy, “I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit in order to revive the Spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.” -Isaiah 57:15 Word Study: says [...]
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

God’s Word (Revival – Day 2)

God’s Word O how I love thy law! It is my meditation all the day. Thy word is very pure. Therefore, thy servant loves it. -Psalm 119:97; 140 Word Study: love (desire; delight; to be fond of; covet) meditation (reflection; devotion; meditation; prayer) pure (to refine; purge away impurities; sincere)
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

Genuine Salvation (Revival – Day 1)

Genuine Salvation “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature, the old things passed away; behold new things have come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Word Study: man (anyone) in (fixed position in place, time or state) Christ (Messiah) new (fresh) creature (a creation of God) old (havin
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

REVIVAL

Today I am beginning a series of posts relating to revival based on Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ (Revive Our Hearts) and Tim Grissom’s (Life Action Ministries) 12-week study entitled, Seeking Him.  The authors write, “Revival is the sovereign work of God.  He chooses when and to whom He sends it.  It is also
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One Bright Hour · 1Y ago

5k Inspiration

One of my goals before my next birthday is to run a 5k. Honestly, I don’t much like running, but I’ve always been intrigued by it and I do like how it makes me feel when I’m finished. So I’m torn every day between the going and the staying. There’s always plenty of work here [...]
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