Beneath The Cross

Beneath the cross of Jesus 
I fain would take my stand, 
the shadow of a mighty rock 
within a weary land; 
a home within the wilderness, 
a rest upon the way, 
from the burning of the noontide heat, 
and the burden of the day. 

Upon that cross of Jesus 
mine eye at times can see 
the very dying form of One 
who suffered there for me; 
and from my stricken heart with tears 
two wonders I confess: 
the wonders of redeeming love 
and my unworthiness. 

I take, O cross, thy shadow 
for my abiding place; 
I ask no other sunshine than 
the sunshine of his face; 
content to let the world go by, 
to know no gain nor loss, 
my sinful self my only shame, 
my glory all the cross.

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“BENEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS”

The United Methodist Hymnal Number 297
Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1872 
Music: Frederick C. Maker, 1881 
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(Photo is from our church's Easter Sunrise Service). 

Just A Thought...

As it should, 

life keeps moving forward and progressing

for me individually 

and for Rob’s children 

– but new ways to miss him do too… 

there’s always a new way to miss him…

Wesley's Sermon / Ski Trip Feb. 2016

This is my Wesley.

As a youth officer, he was one of four youth group members to deliver the Sunday morning sermon

at our church's annual ski trip. 

I was amazed when I read his first draft 

(which actually ended up pretty much being his final draft).  

He told me that the sermon seemed like "it just wrote itself." 

And then I was equally amazed and so incredibly proud 

of the way he delivered his first sermon!  

(Sorry for the lack of audio for a few seconds...I guess I had my hand over the microphone!)

Anna / The Old Rugged Cross / Feb. 2016

This is my Anna.

I am always so very proud of her.

The Old Rugged Cross

Feb. 28, 2016