AT THE CROSS! – Music Devotional

by | May 29, 2026 | Galatians

AT THE CROSS!

Music Devotional

Galatians 6:14

“But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”

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This Friday we have a special treat for you. Russ Hansen has created a new song entitled, “At the Cross.” He would appreciate your feedback at inspiration@thegoodbookcompany.com.

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At the Cross (lyrics Isaac Watts,1707, and Ralph E. Hudson, 1885)

[verse 1]
Alas, and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?

[chorus]
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

[verse 2]
Was it for sins that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!

[chorus]
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

[verse 3]
Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man, His creature’s sin.

[chorus]
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

[verse 4]
Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears.
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.

[chorus]
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

[verse 5]
But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
’Tis all that I can do.

[chorus]
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!

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Blessings dear hearts! May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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The Bible in One Year & Prayer

May 29th: 2 Samuel 14:1-15:22, John 18:1-24, Psalm 119:97-112, and Proverbs 16:8-9

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May 29th: John 18:1-24, Psalm 119:97-112, and Proverbs 16:8-9

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WHAT A VIEW! – Deuteronomy 34:1a Devotional

by | May 28, 2026 | Deuteronomy

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WHAT A VIEW!

Deuteronomy 34:1a – Devotional

Deuteronomy 34:1a

“Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land.”

Flying at night on a commuter airline is especially revealing. Washington is a fairly large state, but when climbing to a relatively low altitude, the lights of Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Portland, Tri-cities, Walla Walla, Yakima, Moses Lake, and Spokane are all clearly visible.  What a view!   

What about those who are blind?  I am always in awe of the things that blind people can “see” without the aid of eyesight.  Their perceptions are so keen that touch and sound enables them to “see” what sighted people may never see.  What a view!   

Isaiah was given keen spiritual sight when he wrote in Isaiah 64:4 —  “For since the beginning of the world men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, nor has the eye seen any God besides You, who acts for the one who waits for Him.”

Now that is the view God wants us to see!  In the times of frustration and disappointment in this life, we need to recognize that the greatest views in this life are nothing. God has given us a new life that is in Him. We are new creations!  We have been born again when we invite the Lord into our heart. WHAT A VIEW!  

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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May 28th: 2 Samuel 13:1-39, John 17:1-26, Psalm 119:81-96, and Proverbs 16:6-7

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May 28th: John 17:1-26, Psalm 119:81-96, and Proverbs 16:6-7

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CHOOSE LIFE! – Deuteronomy 30:19a Devotional

by | May 27, 2026 | Deuteronomy

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CHOOSE LIFE!

Deuteronomy 30:19a – Devotional

Deuteronomy 30:19a

“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life.”

Many times I have sat near grieving individuals who have just experienced the loss of a loved one. In a few instances I have been the one to deliver the news of that loved one’s death.

At times I have heard statements to the effect that God needed another angel — and the deceased person was that angel. I am always compelled to debunk the false notion that we become angels when we die.

It always delights me to learn that the deceased person had received Jesus as their personal Savior. All too often, however, there is no indication that the deceased had ever received Christ as their personal Savior. Some have tried to paint a picture of salvation where there is no basis for that false hope.

In contrast to this false comfort are those who have made the choice to go God’s way. When believers close their eyes in death, they awaken to life everlasting. That is real comfort that is based upon the certainty of God’s Word.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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May 27th: 2 Samuel 12:1-31, John 16:1-33, Psalm 119:65-80, and Proverbs 16:4-5

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May 27th: John 16:1-33, Psalm 119:65-80, and Proverbs 16:4-5

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WHAT I CANNOT SEE! – Psalm 115:5 Devotional

by | May 26, 2026 | Psalm

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WHAT I CANNOT SEE!

Psalm 115:5 – Devotional

Psalm 115:5

“They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes they have, but they do not see.”

Recently I observed a driver making a right turn at an intersection. The traffic light was red for him and he was permitted to make a right turn, but only after coming to a complete stop and insuring that no on-coming traffic was approaching.

I was in an inside lane and watched as he narrowly missed the car having the right-of-way. It was then I noticed that he seemingly averted his eyes from the car he had cut in front of—as if by not looking at the other driver, his action was okay.

We once had a small dog named Perky. Perky loved to come to the table at meal time. He knew he was not supposed to, so he would turn his head away from the table as he drew near. Perky thought if he could not see us we could not see him.

Sometimes I think we treat God the same way. We fail to focus our attention on Him and thus feel that He cannot see us. That is totally false thinking. God knows us better than we will ever know ourselves, yet He still loves us enough to die on the cross for us. May God forgive us our blind eyes and allow us to see the reality of His love for us.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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May 26th: 2 Samuel 9:1-11:27, John 15:1-27, Psalm 119:49-64, and Proverbs 16:1-3

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May 26th: John 15:1-27, Psalm 119:49-64, and Proverbs 16:1-3

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DRIFTING AWAY! – 1 Timothy 6:10 Devotional

by | May 25, 2026 | 1 Timothy

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DRIFTING AWAY!

1 Timothy 6:10 – Devotional

1 Timothy 6:10

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, which has caused some to stray from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

Many years ago my dad and I were fishing on a small lake in Idaho. We had been contentedly trolling along in his boat when we heard a sputter … and then silence. We suddenly found ourselves adrift in the middle of the lake and not a soul in sight. We drifted for more than an hour before we hailed a passing boat whose owner graciously offered to tow us to shore.

I have often heard people mention that the Bible teaches that money is the root of all evil. That is not what it says. It says that the LOVE of money is the root of all kinds of evil. The sins of the eyes, the sins of the flesh, and the pride of life are pretty inclusive. Getting our eyes off the Savior and on the flash and glitter of worldly things is usually gradual, but lethal.

I pray that each of us will make sure that we do not find ourselves drifting away from the things of eternal importance. The things of this world will only satisfy for a season, but the things of God have eternal value. Don’t drift away!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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May 25th: 2 Samuel 7:1-8:18, John 14:15-31, Psalm 119:33-48, and Proverbs 15:33

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May 25th: John 14:15-31, Psalm 119:33-48, and Proverbs 15:33

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