Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

"One instant at home with Jesus, and you’ll know that you’ve been in a foreign land all your life." @JohnPiper

Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. He's charting the course you take. He sees each hidden snare. He's waiting to guide you through each burden and care. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand. Oh, but I know Who holds tomorrow. And I know, oh, I know. Yes, I know Who holds my hand. Fear not tomorrow. God is already there. --Carolyn Adkins

76 years ago today, the Lord converted a lost, rebellious, 25-YO gambler named Art DeMoss, under the preaching of evangelist Hyman Appelman. The transformation was dramatic and lifelong and has produced a great harvest of souls throughout the world that continues to this day. This daughter could not be more grateful for God's intervening grace and for the gift of a godly heritage.

“His lamp shone upon my head ... by His light I walked through darkness ... the friendship of God was upon my tent.” (Job 29:3–4)

"When all is said and done, when all has been tried and tested, when every avenue has been traversed, it is only when we come to the cross that we see the blessed end of 'self' and discover its life-changing, transforming, resurrection power. This is the message I will proclaim until my race is finished. I can see the finish line from here. Jesus, O blissful thought, is there. On Glory’s side. Waiting." (Margaret Ashmore)

"In your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them." (Psalm 139:16) You can trust God to write your story.

A good exercise for the heart: What do you want your grave marker/headstone to say? (I'm thinking about this as I work on the headstone for my beloved.) In a handful of words -- How do you want to be remembered? What do you want your life to say to those who outlive you?

Text from a friend in his 80s whose wife of nearly 60 years suffers with dementia and other health issues. They are in one of the hardest chapters of their lives. He closed: “This is what the Lord has for me now and I am content.” Oh, that we could say that in every season.

“Why don’t we talk in English!” “Genius is not putting a 10-cent idea in a $20 sentence. It’s putting a $20 idea in a 10-cent sentence.” —Justice Clarence Thomas (Teachers, too!)

“When we are humble, in the same proportion we shall be grateful. When we feel that we are not worthy of the least of all God’s mercies, how thankful shall we be for the bread we eat and the water we drink.” —Rev Wm Jay Morning Exercises, Dec 4

“The more thy glories strike mine eyes, The humbler I shall lie. Thus while I sink, my joys shall rise Unmeasurably high.” “My pride is the only prevention of my happiness.” —Rev Wm Jay (1769–1853) Morning Exercises, Dec 3

From a friend whose 99-YO mom just had heart surgery: "Her spirits remain constantly positive and grateful. She was reciting psalms memorized as a child. What a great reminder of how important it is to train children in that! Almost 100 years later, still able to recite them."

“As the love of God renders our duty our privilege, so the authority of God renders our privilege our duty.” —Rev William Jay Morning Exercises, Nov 29

“I can’t die now,” @LindseyGrahamSC quipped to a friend on Saturday. He had much to do, an interview scheduled for the next day. Within hours, he passed into eternity. There is “a time to die” (Eccl 3). Only God knows when that will be for me—or you. May we live ready.

Single: 57 years Wife: 10 years Widow: 6 months “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever…. As for me, God’s presence is my good. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge.” —Ps 73 Heaven rules. Jesus is near.

“Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the great Story which no one on earth has read; which goes on for ever; in which every chapter is better than the one before.” —CSL The best is yet to come.

“The testimonies of Thy grace I set before mine eyes; Thence I derive my daily strength, And there my comfort lies.” Amen. — Isaac Watts (1674–1748)

Looking for joy? Look to Christ. Sweet encouragement from @mike_reeves.

Two humble men. Two remarkable legacies, thanks to His amazing grace. Robert and I spoke often of our gratitude for the deep and lasting influence of Art DeMoss and Sam Wolgemuth that now spans five generations. reviveourhearts.com/podcast/…

My DH went to Heaven 5 months again today. Tears are never far from the surface. In the midst of this sadness and loss, His people are a precious gift. His Word gives me hope. Christ is my supreme Treasure. And always: Heaven rules. Jesus is near.