Today's musical selection begins with The Louvin Brothers singing Don't Let 'Em Take the Bible Out of the Schoolroom. Listening to this song makes one realize how much the world has changed. The idea of the Bible being taught in a classroom is one that is foreign to multiple generations today (unless they went to a Christian school). This is followed by Roy Rogers and Dale Evans singing It is No Secret What God Can Do. This recording comes from their 1962 gospel album, The Bible Tells Me So. Next comes Sons of the Pioneers with their 1948 recording of Read the Bible Everyday. The title of this songs seems like obvious advice, yet some many Christians fall out of this important habit. It is so easy to simply say "I'm not going to read my Bible today but I'll read it tomorrow" then not read it tomorrow or the day after. I admit to having done this multiple times and believe me I am not proud of that in the slightest. As Christian reading the Bible should be a priority. After all it is in the one and only true word of God and reading it strengthens us spiritually and to deal with what we see in this world of troubles. Without reading it our minds stop thinking about God completely and with our minds not on the things of God we fall out of fellowship with him and feel less secure in him. If you don't do this then I challenge you to. It will do you a world of good. If you already do this make sure you do not fall out of the habit. Since Charlie Daniels has passed away so recently the rest of today's musical selection is dedicated to him. First is The Charlie Daniels Band original, Whose Side Are You On from the 1996 Christian album, Steel Witness. Second is I've Found a Hiding Place from the 2005 bluegrass gospel album, I've Found a Hiding Place. Afterwards is Jerusalem's Shame from the 1994 Christian album The Door. Following is Softly and Tenderly from the 2003 gospel album, How Sweet the Sound: 25 Hymns and Gospel Greats. Today's musical selection ends with It's Happening Now from Steel Witness.
The following is a video in which Charlie discusses his faith.
He sets on high those who are lowly, and those who mourn are lifted to safety. Job 5:11
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:37-39
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16
The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Number 6:26
In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work like you are working for the Lord, not for people. Colossians 3:23
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. Proverbs 10:12
Thank you for joining me come back next week for another service of Cowboy Church. Happy trails to you until we meet again.
-Michael J. Ruhland
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