Tag Archives: Promised Land

May my speech distill as the dew

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Jill

May my teaching drop as rain, my speech distill as the dew, as the gentle rain upon the tender grass, and as the showers upon the herb. For I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Ascribe greatness to our … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, God | Tagged Deut. 32:2-4, God is good, Moses, Numbers 20, old age, Promised Land, Psalm 92:12-15, speech, speech distill as the dew, Teaching, the Rock | Leave a comment

on Jordan’s stormy banks we stand

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jill

Life here is often stormy. We stand on Jordan’s banks, and unexpected winds threaten what began as a sunny day. Dark clouds suddenly appear and life’s torrential downpours burst forth. Our fear swirls like rushing water around our feet. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Faith, God | Tagged Canaan, Gustave Dore, I Peter 4:12-13, James 1:12, Joshua, Luke 9:23-24, On Jordan's stormy banks, Promised Land, purpose in trial, Samuel Stennett, trials | Leave a comment

that monster unbelief

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Jill

The Spies with the Grapes of the Promised Land by Nicolas Poussin A single cluster of grapes so heavy they have to carry it on a pole between them — so rich is the harvest of the land God promises … Continue reading →