Annie Herring and Dallas Holm

September 16, 2026

It has been a long time since I’ve seen anything from Anne Herring and Dallas Holm. I think you’ll really enjoy this video.

They are both laughing at the beginning and then they begin to rehash some amazing history.

Both of these artists were there at the start of what was called “Contemporary Christian Music”.

I remember those days well. Take a listen and please give me your feedback.

Here they are…(Drum roll please!)….Annie Herring and Dallas Holm!!!

(Please, don’t expect a concert!) 🙂

God’s blessings…

CR

(Please leave as many comments as you want, but I probably won’t get to them until after my surgery on Friday.)

(I’ll get to them as soon as I possibly can. 😊)

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From Discernment to the Kingdom of God by Bruce Cooper

August 23, 2026
Picture from Bruce Cooper’s blog REASONED CASES FOR CHRIST

“Biblical discernment is not merely about identifying what is right or wrong. It ultimately seeks to determine what is governing, so that believers may distinguish between man’s will and God’s will, and walk accordingly as citizens of the Kingdom of God.“

This is the kind of statement you will find throughout Bruce Cooper’s recent work entitled From Discernment to the Kingdom of God. Every Christian should have the goal of having a better walk as a citizen of the Kingdom of God. In this work, Bruce breaks discernment topics down into easy to bite size chunks so whether you are reading it in a couple of days or over a month or so, you’re discernment skills should improve. Many would think 143 pages too long to bother with on such a subject. I’m strongly of the opposite opinion. I think that what Bruce has accomplished in this short work is masterful for many reasons. It is historically accurate, easy to follow, logical and it condenses a great amount of material in a precise and organized way. Best of all, Bruce uses scriptures throughout as his foundation stones. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in two readings.
With all of the issues that we have in our day around the issue of discernment, I think every Christian could benefit greatly from this well organized piece.

Click here if you wish to go directly to the download page for “From Discernment to the Kingdom of God”

As most of you know, I comment on other’s blogs more than I write on my own. I enjoy the interaction and fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. And I will always enjoy learning. For anyone wondering why I have been silent the past couple of weeks, I ended up in the hospital due to a blockage that caused a backup of fluids into my kidneys. My kidney function was negatively affected but I am healing now after the great work of my urology team, my primary doctor and, of course, the incredible way God created our bodies to heal. I am home but the recuperation will take awhile because of the damage done by pressures put on organs that weren’t able to function normally for awhile. I will resume commenting on other blogs when I am feeling better.

This was the perfect time for me to read this PDF by Bruce that I have been looking forward to reviewing. I have not read even half of the free PDFs that Bruce has produced but the ones I have read have been very helpful. Bruce allows you to download anything that he has written (obviously many many hours of work) at no cost. As a former teacher, I find much of Bruce’s work just like instructive handbooks. They are organized, practical, concise, and the ones I have read are easy reading and well worth the time. Most importantly, as I have stated, Bruce is consistent in using scripture as the foundation for his work.

At a time when Christians need to be just as discerning as they were back in the first century, I highly recommend that any Christian reading this post find the time to download and read Bruce Cooper’s From Discernment to the Kingdom of God.

God’s blessings…

Chris Reimers

Direct link to the download page of “From Discernment to the Kingdom of God.”

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“They shall go hindmost with their standards.”

July 18, 2026

Numbers 2:31

The camp of Dan brought up the rear when the armies of Israel were on the march. The Danites occupied the hindmost place, but what mattered the position, since they were as truly part of the host as were the foremost tribes; they followed the same fiery cloudy pillar, they ate of the same manna, drank of the same spiritual rock, and journeyed to the same inheritance. Come, my heart, cheer up, though last and least; it is thy privilege to be in the army, and to fare as they fare who lead the van. Some one must be hindmost in honour and esteem, some one must do menial work for Jesus, and why should not I? In a poor village, among an ignorant peasantry; or in a back street, among degraded sinners, I will work on, and “go hindmost with my standard.”

The Danites occupied a very useful place. Stragglers have to be picked up upon the march, and lost property has to be gathered from the field. Fiery spirits may dash forward over untrodden paths to learn fresh truth, and win more souls to Jesus; but some of a more conservative spirit may be well engaged in reminding the church of her ancient faith, and restoring her fainting sons. Every position has its duties, and the slowly moving children of God will find their peculiar state one in which they may be eminently a blessing to the whole host.

The rear guard is a place of danger. There are foes behind us as well as before us. Attacks may come from any quarter. We read that Amalek fell upon Israel, and slew some of the hindmost of them. The experienced Christian will find much work for his weapons in aiding those poor doubting, desponding, wavering, souls, who are hindmost in faith, knowledge, and joy. These must not be left unaided, and therefore be it the business of well-taught saints to bear their standards among the hindmost. My soul, do thou tenderly watch to help the hindmost this day.

Charles Spurgeon

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Hope for American (and all) Christians – Part II

July 4, 2026

Someone recently read a post here from over ten years ago with the title: “Hope for American Christians.”

While looking at it to remember it, a question came to mind: “What better subject can one bring up on the 250th anniversary of of our nation’s founding?” I am reprinting it today with a few changes because I think America needs hope on this day. -CR

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“When Your Concern For Your Nation Intensifies” was the title of a sermon I heard today.  The sermon was presented by Pastor Mark Cain of Village Bible Church.

So what do we do about all of the things in our society that sadden us?  Pastor Mark mentioned many of the issues that can make one wonder just where we are headed: lack of morality, dishonesty, ungodly living arrangements, violence, abortion, greed, etc.

The answer Pastor Cain gave was not surprising.  It came from the Bible.  Isn’t that where we are supposed to look for our answers? He found a great answer.

“When your concern for America intensifies, calm that concern through the theology of Psalm 46.” 

Here is your answer:

Psalm 46

God the Refuge of His People.

46 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered; He raised His voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations in the earth. 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Pastor Mark calls the Psalms “God’s Pharmacy.”  This Psalm shows why.

The Psalm is a song or poetry set in three stanzas.  Each stanza ends with the word “Selah.”  As the good pastor stated, no one knows for certain what the word means.  Many feel that “Selah” is word that means pause.  Pausing is always good for reflection.

Dr. Cain broke the Psalm into two sections.

1. (vv. 1-3) GOD IS (a way of saying “theology”) so personally present there is no reason to fear the cataclysmic chaos.

2. (vv. 4-11) God is so powerfully present He can overrule any national threat.

The conclusion:

“Peace and security are not the absence of threatening circumstances, but the close presence of our powerful, personally involved God.”

Our nation’s celebration of Independence is here.  God has richly blessed our nation in the past.  Psalm 46 is a great scripture upon which to dwell in the present.

I wish you a blessed Fourth of July, 2026.

Chris Reimers

(1) http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046&version=NASB

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He’s the Reason to Go On

June 7, 2026

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I am with you always

May 10, 2026

“I am with you always”
Matthew 28:20

It is well there is One who is ever the same, and who is ever with us. It is well there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. O my soul, set not thine affections upon rusting, moth-eaten, decaying treasures, but set thine heart upon him who abides forever faithful to thee. Build not thine house upon the moving quicksands of a deceitful world, but found thy hopes upon this rock, which, amid descending rain and roaring floods, shall stand immovably secure. My soul, I charge thee, lay up thy treasure in the only secure cabinet; store thy jewels where thou canst never lose them. Put thine all in Christ; set all thine affections on his person, all thy hope in his merit, all thy trust in his efficacious blood, all thy joy in his presence, and so thou mayest laugh at loss, and defy destruction. Remember that all the flowers in the world’s garden fade by turns, and the day cometh when nothing will be left but the black, cold earth. Death’s black extinguisher must soon put out thy candle. Oh! how sweet to have sunlight when the candle is gone! The dark flood must soon roll between thee and all thou hast; then wed thine heart to him who will never leave thee; trust thyself with him who will go with thee through the black and surging current of death’s stream, and who will land thee safely on the celestial shore, and make thee sit with him in heavenly places forever. Go, sorrowing son of affliction, tell thy secrets to the Friend who sticketh closer than a brother. Trust all thy concerns with him who never can be taken from thee, who will never leave thee, and who will never let thee leave him, even “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” “Lo, I am with you alway,” is enough for my soul to live upon, let who will forsake me.

Charles Spurgeon

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Quotes #41…Richard Sibbes 1577–1635

March 23, 2026

“There is more grace in Christ than there is sin in us.”

Richard Sibbes

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From the Garden to Glory by Bruce Cooper

March 20, 2026

I just finished reading From the Garden to Glory by Bruce Cooper who blogs at the REASONED CASES FOR CHRIST blog. I think every Christian could benefit greatly from reading this excellent work. Bruce examines how God revealed Himself gradually over time, with the Old Testament setting the stage and the New Testament providing fulfillment.  Instead of organizing doctrine by topic (like Systematic Theology), Biblical theology tracks the unfolding story of salvation chronologically (redemption history). Bruce covers the entire Bible in 136 pages. I found this very helpful and will be using it as a study reference in the future. Follow the link below to find that Bruce has provided a freely available link to a PDF of this work. May God bless your studies of His Word! -CR

From the Garden to Glory: A Chronological Guide to Biblical Theology for Christian Laypersons

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Quotes #39…John Owen 1616-1683

March 9, 2026

“The growth of trees and plants takes place so slowly that it is not easily seen. Daily we notice little change. But, in course of time, we see that a great change has taken place. So it is with grace. Sanctification is a progressive, lifelong work (Prov 4:18). It is an amazing work of God’s grace and it is a work to be prayed for (Rom 8:27).” – John Owen

“I do not understand how a man can be a true believer, in whom sin is not the greatest burden, sorrow and trouble.” -John Owen

John Owen (Click here for biographical information on John Owen. There are advertisements on the site from which I do not profit. – CR)

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Crocus Celebration

March 4, 2026

Being painfully aware that this blog lacks actual color of late, I have decided to share an occasional picture from my garden this year. As God will be responsible for any picture I take, I must give Him attribution. I’m just holding a phone sorta steady and clicking on an icon. Some of you may have wondered where so many of the pictures that once graced the scribbling here went. I decided to ditch many of them because they hadn’t the proper attribution. In any case, I know all the places where one can get free pictures for a blog post if I want one but many of my recent posts are more about colorful words than pictures.

This grouping of flowers reminded me of these verses from my favorite sermon:

27 “And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? 28 And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, 29 yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.”

By the way, the only contribution I made to what is in the picture was the dividing of crocus roots last year.

I know these colors will clash with my header, but I hope it’s not too unbearable. (Maybe it’s time for the old header to go!)

Chris Reimers 









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