Staring at this old piano Playing through the memories that it holds Singing through the stories that it’s told And all the prayers that have been lifted The leaps of faith, the giants slain Desperate cries, and broken praise Have all the songs been sung? Is there still room for one? Maybe one more hand in the air saying You are Holy One more shattered heart singing You are good Maybe one more voice crying out for mercy One more hungry soul declaring You’re enough As long as there’s breath in me Lord, there will always be One more song for You One more song for You What can I offer You but weakness? All my life I tried to hide You brought it all into the light I’m still amazed that You would choose me If You can use the least of these Then there is no one You can’t reach In a world that’s lost its song Show them there’s still room for one Maybe one more hand in the air saying You are Holy One more shattered heart singing You are good Maybe one more voice crying out for mercy One more hungry soul declaring You’re enough As long as there’s breath in me Lord, there will always be One more song for You
With no one here but You to listen My heart is bursting at the seams Out of all the songs I’ve lifted what I truly hope to see Is one more broken life made whole One more prodigal brought home What better way to praise Your name and majesty Maybe one more hand in the air saying You are Holy One more shattered heart singing You are good Maybe one more voice crying out for mercy One more hungry soul declaring You’re enough As long as there’s breath in me Lord, there will always be One more song for You One more song for You
O campo de lavanda aparentemente interminável está localizado em Valensole, no sul da França. # The seemingly endless lavender field is located in Valensole in the south of France.
Winston Churchill inspirou o mundo livre ao declarar desafiadoramente: "Nunca nos renderemos!" durante os dias mais sombrios da Inglaterra. A história mostrou que ele, mais do que qualquer outra pessoa, pode ser creditado por ter salvo a Grã-Bretanha de uma quase certa escravização pelos Nazis. No entanto, quando a Segunda Guerra Mundial terminou, o seu amado país sem a menor cerimónia dispensou-o como primeiro-ministro. Tentando consolá-lo, a sua esposa declarou que esta rejeição pode realmente ser uma bênção disfarçada. "Se for", respondeu ele, "então é muito bem disfarçada."
Apesar desta humilhante rejeição, Churchill continuou com a sua vida. Na verdade, no ano seguinte, ele fez o discurso da "Cortina de Ferro", sobre o qual o mundo livre baseou a sua política durante a Guerra Fria. Ele também escreveu uma história em seis volumes da Segunda Guerra Mundial (ganhando um Prémio Pulitzer) e publicou o clássico, Uma História dos Povos de Língua Inglesa. Adiciona tudo isto a outro mandato como primeiro-ministro e muitos anos como o mais velho estadista do mundo livre.
Jesus promete-nos: "...neste mundo, terás tribulação." Enfrentarás muitas rejeições, bloqueios de estradas e até minas terrestres na tua vida. Às vezes, Deus coloca estes desafios para ensinar-nos, testar-nos ou mesmo redireccionar-nos. Aprende a ver estas tragédias como oportunidades para tornar-te mais forte e descobrir as maiores oportunidades. Podes até descobrir que a Sra. Churchill estava certa! Lembra-te, Jesus diz: "...mas tem coragem, Eu venci o mundo." Com este conhecimento, podemos responder a qualquer desafio com "Rendição? Nunca!"
~ João 16:33
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Winston Churchill inspired the free world as he defiantly declared, "We shall never surrender!" during England’s darkest days. History has shown that he, more than any other person, can be credited with saving Britain from an almost certain enslavement by the Nazis. Yet, as World War II ended, his beloved country unceremoniously dumped him as its prime minister. Attempting to comfort him, his wife declared that this rejection might actually be a blessing in disguise. "If it is", he replied, "then it is very effectively disguised."
Despite this humbling rejection, Churchill went on with his life. In fact, the following year he made the “Iron Curtain” speech, upon which the free world based its policy during the Cold War. He also wrote a six-volume history of World War II (winning a Pulitzer Prize) and published the classic, A History of the English-Speaking Peoples. Add all that to another term as prime minister and many years as the elder statesman of the free world.
Jesus promises us, "...in this world, you will have tribulation." You will face many rejections, roadblocks, and even land mines in your life. Sometimes God puts these challenges there to teach you, to test you, or even to redirect you. Learn to view these tragedies as opportunities to make yourself stronger and to uncover greater opportunities. You just might discover that Mrs. Churchill was right! Remember, Jesus says, "...but take courage, I have overcome the world." With that knowledge, we can answer any challenge with, "Surrender? Never!"
I need the kinda love that can outlast the night I need the kinda love that is willing to fight When the going gets tough And my strengths not enough I see You showing up like never before This battle for my heart You took on from the start You are the peace when my mind’s at war And ohhhhhhhhhhhh You will never stop fighting for me When I can’t fight for myself Every word is a promise You keep Cause You love me like nobody else You stand up for me in the darkest night When my faith is weak You’re still by my side You will never stop fighting for me
In the perfect timing You make all things right You paint a silver lining in this heart of mine When the going gets tough And my strengths not enough I see You showing up like never before This battle for my heart You took on from the start You are the peace when my mind’s at war And ohhhhhhhhhhhh You will never stop fighting for me When I can’t fight for myself Every word is a promise You keep Cause You love me like nobody else You stand up for me in the darkest night When my faith is weak You’re still by my side You will never stop fighting for me You will never stop fighting for me Your love Is winning me over Your heart Is pulling me closer [x2] You will never stop fighting for me Stop fighting for me Every word is a promise You keep Every word is a promise You keep Cause You love me like nobody You stand up for me in the darkest night Your by my side You will never stop You will never stop fighting for me
Susanna Bauer trabalha com objectos naturais encontrados como folhas, madeira e pedra; incorporando-os com crochet de maneiras originais e não convencionais. # Susanna Bauer works with found natural objects like leaves, wood and stone; incorporating them with crochet in unique and unconventional ways.
Muitas pessoas desligaram-se das questões ambientais por causa dos extremistas. Os ambientalistas parecem ter mais preocupação com baleias, caracóis e corujas do que com as pessoas. Alguns deles tentam fazer-nos sentir culpados por estarmos vivos e usarmos o ar.
Os Cristãos realmente têm uma visão especial desta controvérsia. Sabemos que o mundo actual é temporário, mas a Bíblia, Génesis 1, diz-nos que uma das maiores responsabilidades do homem é cuidar do meio ambiente. Poderíamos dizer que Génesis 1 é o último manifesto ambiental, porque esta era a descrição do trabalho de Adão, e também é um modelo geral para nós hoje.
No meio da preocupação ambiental, também há uma tremenda confusão, e ela está no foco errado. Alguns ambientalistas adoram a natureza mais do que o Deus de toda a natureza. Alguns adoram a criação mais do que o Criador. É tão ridículo quanto ter maior admiração pela pintura, Mona Lisa, do que pelo seu criador, Leonardo de Vinci.
Quando a natureza é suprema, ficamos confundidos e desorientados. Quando a natureza é respeitada e gerida pela obediência a Deus, o Criador, podemos cuidar do meio ambiente de uma forma que faça sentido, de uma forma que seja melhor para todos.
~ Génesis 1:28
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Many people have been turned off to environmental issues by extremists. Environmentalists often seem to have more concern for whales, snail darters, and owls than they do for people. Some of them try to make us feel guilty for being alive and using air.
Christians actually have special insight into this controversy. We know that the present world is temporary, yet the Bible, Genesis 1, tells us that one of man’s major responsibilities is to care for the environment. You could say Genesis 1 is the ultimate environmental manifesto, because this was Adam’s job description, and it is also a general model for us today.
Amidst this environmental concern is also tremendous confusion, and it lies with the wrong focus. Some environmentalists worship nature more than the God of all nature. Some worship creation more than the Creator. It is as ludicrous as having a greater awe for the painting, Mona Lisa, than for her creator, Leonardo de Vinci.
When nature is supreme, we get confused and misguided. When nature is respected and managed out of obedience to God, the Creator, then we’re able to care for the environment in a way that makes sense, in a way that’s best for all.
