Bittersweet Farm – Page 176

Singing Men!

February 1, 2017 Filed Under: Current Thoughts

My soul craves worship. My heart is especially tender to music that exalts Christ—rich in gospel truth. Joining with other men in singing of songs like this is one of the sweetest worship experiences I have ever had. To lift my voice and lift my hands and heart in praise with others is a sweet and holy pleasure.

Together for the Gospel is a gathering of pastors who are devoted to the gospel. When they gather there are thousands of them. To hear them sing—to worship with them is heaven on earth. Bob Kaufflin leads the songs with a simple piano accompaniment. To date they have made three recordings of the singing. Musical tastes vary widely among believers—but I have found these are beautiful, anointed recordings that stir my soul to worship. They are especially powerful when you look up the lyrics and read them while listening.

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into hs presence with singing! (Psalm 100:1)

You can find the recordings here:

Together for the Gospel Live
Together for the Gospel Live II
Together for the Gospel Live III

On The Last Night of January; Podcast #64

January 31, 2017 Filed Under: Current Thoughts, Pondering His Creation, Story Podcast

The last morning of January lay a cold, beautiful, white blanket across our world. During the daytime the temperatures rose, melting the snow on the roads and walks and leaving the branches and grass dressed in white. January had been mild—one continuous January thaw—so the snow was a welcome change that did no harm.

We are longing to feel the warm sunshine on our heads, but we are Michigan people—people of the north-and we are deep in the heart of winter, so while we wait we are content with a book and a cup of coffee by the fire looking out on the snow-covered world.

We add a log to the fire. We tend to the birds. We walk in the snow. We devote the time that we would be mowing the grass and tending to the yard in warmer times to a good book or a creative project.

One of the secrets of happiness is to learn quiet contentment with what God has provided for this moment. Spring will come in it’s time as spring always does. God is good and all that he does is good. Now it’s winter—it’s God’s good winter.

Ken Pierpont
Granville Cottage
Riverview, Michigan
January 31, 2017