Hugh Laing's Blog – December 2009 Archive (6)

Gloria Gaither said... “Right from the beginning God’s love has reached out for us, and from the beginning man has refused to understand. But love went on reaching, offering itself. And still today, after two thousand years, patiently, lovingly, Christ is reaching out to us today. He is reaching, longing to share with us...the very being of God. His love still is longing ... His love still is reaching ... right past the shackles of my mind. And the Word of the Father became Mary’s little Son.… Continue

When we face a problem we have two choices: focus on the problem or fix our eyes on God. If we opt for the first, the problem seems to grow bigger. If we look to God, we will see God's presence and goodness -- and this opens doors to discover a solution. Despair and disappointment can become opportunities to move closer to God and feel God's power. (Shaji George (Kerala, India)



The Lord told Paul... "My Grace is sufficient...I work best in your weakness. One of my favorite thoughts… Continue

The Night is the Absence of All Light. The Day is the Presence of All Light when God is Present. The Darkness is not merely 'illuminated' but the Darkness 'Shines' Where God is, Light is produced enough to chase away darkness as far as the eye can see, and far beyond man's concepts or horizons. May we not let our minds..., or our feelings limit the measure of God's working, revelation, or Life! (Leonard Ravenhill)



And we are now God's light here on earth. A day should never go by… Continue

In Luke's account of Jesus' birth, we read about an angel who announced, "Do not be afraid." I, like the shepherds, would certainly need this reassurance. "I am here with good news," the angel continued. Not only is this good news, it's the best news ever. My Savior was born! Even if I were the only person on the face ...of the earth, God loved me enough to give me my own Savior. (The Upper Room) And with that began the greatest story ever told. Our Lord was born in a manger in Bethlehem, lived… Continue

Acts 1:8 says... "“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."



“TODAY...we need a revival of Holy living. Why do we have to hang a sign outside of our church that we are Fundamental and Biblical? Because without a sign, no one could identify us! When I passed through a town that a few days before had been torn apart by a tornado, I assure you, I had not to be told… Continue

INTRODUCTION...This Christmas we will look at 3 great Christmas Carols for our CHRISTmas messages.

I have given you a copy of "O Little Town Of Bethlehem"...our message will center around it and MICAH 5:1-5.

The words of this beloved Christmas Carol were written by a minister named PHILLIP BROOKS who was pastor of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, PA from 1869 to 1891...he was recognized as one of America’s outstanding preachers and today his messages are required… Continue