Meaning of Balm in Gilead

Posted on September 29, 2015 by drscott
I was guessing that Christ is the only solution for our “sin sick soul”.  Here’s wikipedia’s take on it:

This is a well-known traditional Black-American spiritual. The “balm in Gilead” is a reference from the Old Testament, but the lyrics of this spiritual refer to the New Testament concept of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Balm of Gilead is interpreted as a spiritual medicine that is able to heal Israel (and sinners in general). In the Old Testament, the balm of Gilead is taken most directly from Jeremiah chapter 8 v. 22: “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wounds of my [God’s] people?” (Another allusion can also be found in Jeremiah chapter 46, v. 2 and 11: “This is the message (of the Lord) against the army of Pharaoh Neco … Go up to Gilead and get balm, O Virgin Daughter of Egypt, but you multiply remedies in vain; here is no healing for you” – see also Jeremiah chapter 22, v. 6.) [1]

So, now you know!  (and so do I)!
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September 23rd Devotional

Posted on September 23, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
In Christ there is no condemnation.  Only forgiveness and love.  Many times we allow others, in addition to ourselves, cripple our faith by constant condemnation.  This is not the life our Creator had intended for us to live.  Read on and be blessed as forgiven, free people!  Hugs, Scott
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Walk With Me in the freedom of forgiveness.  The path we follow together is sometimes steep and slippery.  If you carry a burden of guilt on your back, you are more likely to stumble and fall.  At your request, I will remove the heavy load from you and bury it at the foot of the cross.  When I unburden you, you are undeniably free!  Stand up  straight and tall in My Presence, so that no one  can place more burdens on your back.  Look into My Face and feel the warmth of My Love-Light shining upon you.  It is this unconditional Love that frees you from both fears and sins.  Spend time basking in the Light of My Presence.  As you come to know Me more and more intimately, you grow increasingly free.

Psalm 69:19  19 You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed; all my enemies are before you.

1 John 1:7-9 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 4:18 18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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New Anthem for All Saints Service

Posted on September 22, 2015 by drscott

Click below to hear of a recording of a brand new song for our All Saints Service on November 1st.

There Is A Place

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Upcoming anthems

Posted on September 22, 2015 by drscott

Below are the recordings I have of our upcoming anthems

September 27- It Is Well

October 4- I Will Be Christ To You ( I do not have a recording of this one)

October 11- I Surrender

October 18- In the Calm

 

 

 

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September 21 Devotional

Posted on September 21, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
After yesterday’s sermon “Connecting with God”, this devotional seem quite timely.  Just like Mike’s little gsp watch, sometimes it may take a while to actually connect, so be patient and seek with all of your heart, mind and soul.  Connect you will!  Peace and Love, Scott
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Wait Quietly In My Presence

while My thoughts form silently in the depths of your being. Do not try to rush this process, because hurry keeps your heart earthbound. I am the Creator of the entire universe, yet I choose to make My humble home in your heart. It is there where you know Me most intimately; it is there I speak to you in holy whispers. Ask My Spirit to quiet your mind so that you can hear My still, small voice within you. I am speaking to you continually: words of… Life…Peace…Love. Tune your heart to receive these messages of abundant blessing. Lay your request before Me and wait in expectation.

1 Kings 19:12 (KJV) 12And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Psalm 5:3 3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on September 17, 2015 by drscott

orchestra agenda

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on September 17, 2015 by drscott

choir agenda

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Latin pronunciation

Posted on September 16, 2015 by drscott

Hopefully this will help you as you practice your Latin. It will help to have your music with you to reference when you listen to these!

Requiem

In Paradisum

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September 15 Devotional

Posted on September 15, 2015 by drscott
Dear Beloved,
Today’s devotional is perfect for a post Good and Beautiful conference.  Love seeing how God sees us!  Be blessed!  Hugs, Scott
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Rest In Me, My Child.  This time devoted to Me is meant to be peaceful, not stressful.  You don’t have to perform in order to receive My Love.  I have boundless, unconditional Love for you.  How it grieves Me to see My children working for Love: trying harder and harder, yet never feeling good enough to be loved.

Be careful that your devotion to Me does not become another form of works.  I want you to come into My Presence joyfully and confidently.  You have nothing to fear, for you wear My own righteousness.  Gaze into My eyes, and you will see no condemnation, only Love  and delight in the one I see.  Be blessed as My Face shines radiantly upon you, giving you Peace.

John 15:13 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Zephaniah 3:17 17 The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”

Numbers 6:25-26 25 the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Fort Worth Choral Society Concert tomorrow night!

Posted on September 14, 2015 by drscott

Fort Worth Choral Society
Baroque Ensemble
presents

Life

Life by Michael Cox
Dies Irae by Randall Stroope
Gypsy Songs Op. 103  by Brahms

Joined by
Swang Lin, violin
Tracy Carroll, Piano 

Dr. Michael Cox, conductor

September 15, 2015 @ 7:30pm


Broadway Baptist Church
305 W. Broadway
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Concert is Free

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