What is a shadowland?

Certainly, we could all find an appropriate definition for "shadowland." For some, a shadowland might be a place of protection--Psalm 91:1 comes to mind:

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."

For others, a shadowland may be a cold, dismal place where the sun seems not to shine. Both of these explanations have served to describe my shadowland at any given time, but the truth is that even in the darkest of places, He still reigns. In those cold, lonely moments or even panic-stricken, frustrated moments, we are not outside of His shelter.

Look around you, these are the shadowlands. From the very best, most beautiful, perfection of things to the ugliest, most terrifying and disasterous, tsunami-type moments of life, God is there. And He knows and purposes all things to His glory.

In our limited understanding of time and life, we know only part of the truth of God. While we can only see glimpses of God's glory surrounding us, we are also protected from seeing the full spiritual battle that wages against sin and evil. Thank God for His shadow.

"For we know in part, and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away." 1 Corin. 13:9,10

Free Grace

igracemusic has some wonderful hymns and praise songs. Here's a demo I picked: Free Grace

And on that "note," by God's grace we have baby number five on the way! Here's to a full quiver...

Ordination

I just wanted to mention that there will be a special ordination service for Mike and two other men at church this Sunday night as they are ordained into ministry. We are so thankful for this opportunity. It will be something to remember as part of building a heritage of faith by the grace and mercy of our Lord.

If you would like to view the service, it should broadcast online at 5:55pm on Sunday, November 22. Here is a link to view it here.
If you have trouble, try this and click the box at the bottom right hand corner. You do have to sign up for LIVE viewing access.

Blessings to you and thanks for you prayers!