In my last blog, I wrote of Simply Amazing Grace - an attempt to explain why I chose that particular phrase as the name of my blog. Today, I was thinking of the word "amazing." I read Psalm 19 as part of my devotional reading, and I was once again reminded of the absolutely amazing testimony God bears of Himself through nature. The psalmist says,

1 The heavens declare the glory of
God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
2 Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line has gone out through all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.

Have you taken time lately to hear His "speech" uttered through His handiwork? Have you listened to His "voice" that constantly reverberates through time and space? Have you taken a few moments to enjoy the majesty of a sunset? Have you considered the beauty of softly falling shower of rain? Have you gazed at the intricacy of a perfectly shaped snowflake? Have you listened to a gently flowing breeze, whistling softly through the trees? Have you stared at the horizon over the expance of the ocean? Have you marveled at the majesty of snow covered mountain peaks? Have you stood silently in the darkness of the night, peering into the glory of the heavens bespeckled with stars and planets, held in place by His powerful, yet invisible, hand?


In our modern era, we might think that we have seen and heard so much that nothing amazes any more. We have seen astounding things accomplished through the ingenuity and creativity of man. We have gone from riding on the backs of animals, to riding in comfortable luxury automobiles. We have witnessed the unbelievable discoveries of man in the fields of science and medicine. We have seen men actually walk on the surface of the moon. These are all wonderful, to be sure.

But, what man could ever, simply by speaking a word, bring anything into existence? What man, with all of his cleverness and creativity, with all of his wisdom and skill, could ever accomplish the wonder of hanging a star in the heavens, and holding it there by his sheer brute force?

Even in this modern era, in which we enjoy the benefits of those who have made great discoveries, and have accomplished remarkable feats, let us never allow ourselves to be amazed at the great God who loves us, and sent His own Son to do for us what no one could ever do for himself.

Oh, yes, by the way, by far this is the one act of God that we must never allow ourselves to miss. This powerful, all-knowing God, who by simply speaking the word brought everything that is into being out of that which wasn't (wrap your mind around that for a moment!), loved His human family so much that He gave His Son to experience death in our place, so that we might enjoy His life, in His place - heaven.

Amazed? Yes, I am amazed, more and more with each passing day. Why not take some time soon to enjoy the majesty of His creation - listen to His voice through the wonder of His creation, and then marvel in His love which He freely lavishes on those who believe.

My Very First!

This is my very first attempt at blogging. I am really looking forward to utilizing this means of communication to share my thoughts, feelings, musings, emotions, personal victories and struggles, family news, etc. etc. Hopefully, I will be able to share regularly of my personal encounters with God's amazing grace, because I have come to realize that life is a continual and consistent experience of His sustaining, strengthening, supplying, all-sufficient grace.
Today, I was reminded of His saving grace as Teresa and I witnessed the wonder of the spiritual birth of Dannon Roney. Dannon's parents came to us a few weeks ago, sharing with us that Dannon had really begun to show an interest in spiritual things - asking questions about being saved and going to heaven. Teresa and I talked with Dannon, and were very moved with his child-like faith. We gave Richie and Stephanie - Dannon's parents - a booklet we have been using for several years and asked that they go through it carefully and prayerfully with Dannon. After reviewing the booklet, they met with us again and Dannon assured us of his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Hallelujah!! What a Savior!!
This is the beginning of a new adventure for Dannon as he begins the journey toward spiritual growth and maturity. I know God could have done this without my participation, but I am so thankful for the great privilege of once again witnessing the birth of a child of God.