Shooting Over the Horizon

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  • Welcome, Little Lewis Elliot

    Welcome to our dear little Lewis Elliot, born August 3rd at 5:07 a.m., to Ashley and Andrew and measuring 7# 15 oz. and 20″ long. May you grow to wisely share the Christian faith like C.S. Lewis and be passionate… Continue reading

  • I Will Not Forget Your Word

      I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word. ~Psalm 119:16 For years (and years) I’ve labored under the conviction that I am unable to memorize.  Ask my kids, as I’m often the brunt of their… Continue reading

  • Appreciation – The Recognition and Enjoyment of the Good Qualities of Someone or Something

    A dear friend of mine has another brand new son-in-law.  Four days into his new marriage he bravely posted an article (below) on how to show appreciation to your wife.  I know… I can hear the audible gasp.  Those of… Continue reading

  • Now Faith is… the Evidence

    “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1).   Faith, it seems, is taking a bit of a knock these days, at least in western societies. Although everyone has faith in… Continue reading

  • Come to Me, I Will Give You Rest, part I

    I’ve read the familiar words in the Decalogue many times (Exodus 20:8-11) and I’ve heard, maybe, a couple of sermons on it, maybe a couple of radio teachers speak on it. I’ve developed a comfortable picture of what it looks… Continue reading

  • Come to Me, I Will Give You Rest, part II

      “O the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best! ’Tis an ocean full of blessing, ’tis a haven giving rest! “Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward… Continue reading

  • Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

    Oh the joy of the redeemed at Easter time! We are reminded anew of the great price it cost to make a way for our rebellious selves to enjoy the pleasure of a pure and righteous God. May our hearts… Continue reading

  • Untitled Post

    Chris Rice’s Untitled Hymn has been on my mind a lot lately.  It’s such a simple song, but I cannot sing it without getting choked up. By the way, family, any of the songs I’ve posted would be good to… Continue reading

  • Arm Yourself

    “You live in a world where your soul is in constant danger. Enemies are round you on every side. Your own heart is deceitful. Bad examples are numerous. Satan is always labouring to lead you astray. Above all, false doctrine… Continue reading

  • All I Have is Christ

    Artist, Christopher Powers, attends Bethlehem Baptist Church and Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, both of which have become very dear to Dana and I over the last several years through our children’s involvement in the same.  He has… Continue reading