Wise words from a man who trusted God completely, George Muller. Even though we fail the Lord...He will NEVER fail us. He is worthy of our trust!
Thursday, December 17, 2020
God Will NEVER Fail You
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Square Quotes
I've been visiting and enjoying Tim Challies' blog for many years and I've often used the quotes he includes at the bottom of his posts. The quotes and the graphics are excellent.
On Tim's blog www.challies.com he posted the following, today:
"Several years ago Jules Koblun and I began to create graphics together. I would find an inspirational quote and she would use her graphic design skills to set it atop an image. Over the years we’ve created nearly 1500 of these quote graphics, covering a wide range of topics. I expect you’ve seen them embedded in the daily A La Carte posts and shared through social media.
Over the years I’ve had many requests for the definitive collection, so have finally assembled all these graphics at a new site, SquareQuotes.church. There you can find quote graphics by categories, keywords, or search. Once you’ve found them you can browse them, download them, or order prints on paper, canvas, or even metal. I’ve ordered several of these myself and can attest that the production quality is top-notch. If you’re after a quote on just about any topic relevant to Christians, I expect you’ll find something there! (Note: any costs are for printing only; I do not earn any profit from these graphics.)"
David's note: Check out these amazing quotes at this site: www.SquareQuotes.church
Friday, August 21, 2020
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Suffering
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“I have often longed to save those whom I love from the strain and stress of suffering, but I never could; and today I have read these words in Coneybeare’s translation of Romans 5: 3-5.
Suffering, steadfastness, soundness, hope, love – what great words these are and how arresting is the order in which they are set. We may not change the order. Eternal Love set them in that order and Eternal Love will justify that order if only we go on in peace and are never offended in Him.”
Taken from Edges of His Ways by Amy Carmichael - copyright 1985 Dohnavur Fellowship
August 19th devotional
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Timeless Quote
This is one of my all-time favourite quotes by a man who met a martyr's death in the jungles of Ecuador. Such profound truth!
Friday, July 24, 2020
On a Path I Never Would've Chosen
Monday, June 01, 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020
God Moves in a Mysterious Way - Powerful Lyrics

His wonders to perform
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works HIs sovereign will
The clouds you so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head
But trust Him for His grace
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face
Unfolding every hour
The bud may have a bitter taste
But sweet will be the flower
God is His own interpreter
And He will make it plain
Monday, May 18, 2020
Quiet Reflections at the Keyboard

The music had stopped
And the lights had gone out
Yet I lingered long after the song:
In the stillness I heard
God's encouraging word
"I've been with you all the day long."
The sweet voice of the Master had calmed me
My day had been fraught with despair:
As I sat there in deep contemplation
I knew that the Lord had been there.
May 6th, 2020
David W. Fisher
Sunday, May 03, 2020
I've Learned...by Andy Rooney
I've learned....
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I've learned....
That when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned ....
That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day
I've learned....
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
I've learned....
That being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned....
That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I've learned....
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in any other way.
I've learned....
That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
I've learned....
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I've learned....
That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I've learned....
That life is like a roll of toilet paper.The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned....
That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned....
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned...
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I've learned....
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned....
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned....
That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned....
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned....
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned....
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned....
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned....
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned....
That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
I've learned....
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you're hooked for life.
I've learned...
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned....
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
To all of you....
Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care.
Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Life's Stormy Sea
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Life Is Not Fair
Sometimes Peace Requires us to be Quiet
Toby Mac has posted some very profound truths/memes since the tragic passing of his son...in the prime of his life.
I must confess...it is difficult to remain quiet...even when (you know) you're right.
I'm working on it!
Monday, December 23, 2019
I'll Be Home For Christmas

God has called me there;
No more suffering, grief or pain
I'm in my Saviour's care.
Christmas Eve will find me
Singing 'round God's throne,
I'll be home for Christmas
But I won't be alone!"
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
What's Around the Bend?
Monday, November 04, 2019
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might;
Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish, but naught changeth Thee.
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All praise we would render, O help us to see
'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!
Friday, October 25, 2019
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
God's Incredible Handiwork
Photo of Acadia Park in Maine courtesy of my good friend Amanda Raub. Scripture verse courtesy of God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things!
Monday, October 07, 2019
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Wednesday, October 02, 2019
God Still Provides
One evening I was enjoying a meal with my sons Matthew and Nathan in a restaurant not far from home when something caught my attention. From my vantage point I looked out across a farmer’s field, covered in snow with a few old stalks of corn breaking through the crusty, icy ground. Even though I was supposed to be engaged in meaningful conversation with the boys, my mind was racing and a variety of thoughts were fighting for my attention. The beauty of that pastoral setting was negated by deep concerns.
A flock of blackbirds landed on the field trying to find some nourishment. Frustrated, they flew off to look elsewhere. My mind went to Matthew’s gospel where the former tax collector writes of the care of the Creator for His creatures, birds and mankind, feathered and fearful. He penned these words two thousand years ago. They still have a profound impact today.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns; and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:25-27)
Taken from the Pilgrim Scribblings archives...written in December 2004.
One evening I was enjoying a meal with my sons Matthew and Nathan in a restaurant not far from home when something caught my attention. From my vantage point I looked out across a farmer’s field, covered in snow with a few old stalks of corn breaking through the crusty, icy ground. Even though I was supposed to be engaged in meaningful conversation with the boys, my mind was racing and a variety of thoughts were fighting for my attention. The beauty of that pastoral setting was negated by deep concerns.
A flock of blackbirds landed on the field trying to find some nourishment. Frustrated, they flew off to look elsewhere. My mind went to Matthew’s gospel where the former tax collector writes of the care of the Creator for His creatures, birds and mankind, feathered and fearful. He penned these words two thousand years ago. They still have a profound impact today.
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns; and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:25-27)
Taken from the Pilgrim Scribblings archives...written in December 2004.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
The Misty Flats
Perhaps the book that most shaped my life as a young man was "By Searching" by Isobel Kuhn. She sensed the call of God to take the gospel to the Lisu people in China. The first chapter is entitled "On To The Misty Flats" and begins with a poem by John Oxenham. I've recalled this poem many times over the years and thought of it again this morning. Here it is for your perusal:
The Misty Flats
To every many there openeth
A way, and ways, and a way.
And the high soul climbs the high way,
And the low soul gropes the low,
And in between on the misty flats
The rest drift to and fro.
But to every man there openeth
A high way and a low -
And every man decideth the way his soul shall go.
- John Oxenham
High Road, Low Road or the Misty Flats?
What road will you choose to travel today? May your pilgrimage be filled with divine surprises as the God of Heaven reveals Himself to you today!
"The sovereign God is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights." - Habakkuk 3:19 (NIV)
Trials Increase Our Faith
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Exciting News - New Location of Muller Museum
For many years I have maintained a web site/blog about George Muller. You can check it out here.
For some exciting news about George Muller, the orphanages he founded and the new location of the Muller offices and museum, please click here.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
A. W. Tozer's Profound and Heart-Searching Quote
This is one of the most profound and heart-searching quotes I have read and I have read and collected quotes for many, many years. This one has always challenged me.
Tragedy or Triumph...When We Don't Understand
Wife, Son and Mother-In-Law of Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Pitcher Blake Bivens Killed in Triple Homicide by Pitcher's Brother-In-Law
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Emily and Blake Bivens and their son Cullen |
It's hard to understand but "as for God...His was is perfect." - Psalm 18-20
Please check out this link for details regarding this horrific tragedy.
Baseball Chapel, the organization responsible for providing chapel services and Bible studies for professional baseball teams, wrote the following in their prayer bulletin:
"The hearts of the Baseball Chapel family go out to Blake and his family. Blake and Emily are believers in Jesus Christ. Emily has written several devotions for Baseball Chapel's player wives devotion, a daily publication that is put out to encourage and strengthen player wives in their daily struggles. Coincidentally, the devotion below was released the day of her death."
Now take a look at this link to read what Emily Bivens, who was killed, had written earlier about praising God in the wilderness.
We often don't understand God's ways but they are always for our ultimate good and His eternal glory.
Please pray for the Bivens family. THANK YOU!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
The Answers to the Riddles

Morgan quotes the North Carolina author and preacher from the last century, Vance Havner, who wrote:
"When before the throne we stand in Him complete, all the riddles that puzzle us here will fall into place and we shall know in fulfillment what we now believe in faith - that all things work together for good in His eternal purpose. No longer will we cry 'My God, why?' Instead, 'alas' will become 'Alleluia', all question marks will be straightened into exclamation points, sorrows will change to singing, and pain will be lost in praise."
Until then the poignant words of the Englist poet and hymnwriter from the 1700's, William Cowper, will encourage me, and hopefully you, to keep trusting in a sovereign God. Cowper penned these words...
"Judge not the Lord by feeble sense but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
Blind unbelief is sure to err and scan His work in vain:
God is His own interpreter, and He will make it plain."
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Sunday, July 28, 2019
A Personal Journey...the Battle and the Victory
We're tried to reduce close to 45 years of ministry into a 9-10 minute You Tube video presentation.
Thank you, Brandon, for working with me and for your vision to present my battle and my victory with all the glory going Jesus Christ.
Please click here and spend a few minutes with me.
For more information on Coburn Creations, click here.
Thursday, July 04, 2019
A HAPPY 4th of JULY to our AMERICAN FRIENDS
We wish our many American friends a very HAPPY 4th of JULY! Even though we are Canadians we appreciate our many American friends so much. We thank God for the freedom He has allowed us all to enjoy! - David & Carol.
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
Difficulties and God's Peace
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Precious People on my Pilgrim Pathway
As I sit here scribbling away...I'm so grateful for the special people that the Lord allowed me to meet along the way. Random individuals who God used to bless my heart. There are so many of you!
I'm also grateful for the many friends who I've never met...authors, Bible characters, singers, musicians, athletes and others who have impacted my life in various ways.
The greatest encounter was when, as a 6-year-old boy, I invited Jesus Christ into my life. He has been my constant guide and companion as I've navigated this long and winding road.
I have much to be thankful for...my Father, my family and my friends.
The road has been long but I'm looking forward to seeing the best Friend anyone could ever have...when I get to the end of my journey.
Safe travels, my friends! Hope to see you there!
From Worry to Cheer - A Kind Word
Back in the mid 70's the Lord led me to launch a letter-writing ministry of encouragement to athletes called Epistle Sports Ministries. Although my target audience was professional and amateur athletes, I also wrote many letters to people in all walks of life.
I've been the beneficiary of hundreds of cards and letters. I still have boxes with those letters in them. They meant so much to me and I often to back and read them over again. As the graphic with this post states, "A Kind Word Always Brings Cheer."
Just today I sent a card to two friends who needed some cheer.
Let's do our part in keeping the lost art of written correspondence alive.
Cheers!!!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
No Scene in Sacred History
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?"
- Isaac Watts
The sight of the beloved Son of God crucified on a rugged Roman cross does not evoke "happiness" in itself but...the knowledge that Christ's sacrifice on our behalf to remove our sins brings great joy and peace. He gave His life to give us eternal life.
God Recruits from the Pit...not the Pedestal
When We Wonder Why
Saturday, April 06, 2019
Will Explain Later
I've always been encouraged by this quote from Vance Havner (pictured). The explanation for much of what happens in our lives will come later.
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain!
Yes...God will "explain" and "make it plain". Maybe not today, tomorrow or next year but in a future day...we will get the explanation and we will understand that..."as for God...His way is perfect."
Friday, March 08, 2019
He Hideth My Soul

He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,
Where rivers of pleasure I see.
Chorus:
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock
That shadows a dry, thirsty land;
He hideth my life with the depths of His love,
And covers me there with His hand,
And covers me there with His hand.
He taketh my burden away;
He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved,
He giveth me strength as my day.
And filled with His fullness divine,
I sing in my rapture, oh, glory to God
For such a Redeemer as mine!
To meet Him in clouds of the sky,
His perfect salvation, His wonderful love
I’ll shout with the millions on high.
Friday, January 25, 2019
He Giveth More Grace
God truly gives us abundant grace in our times of need. I'm dedicating this post to dear friends of ours whose beloved son passed away last Sunday. May you experience God's amazing grace and His peace, comfort and strength during these difficult days.
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
CHORUS:
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Digging into the Archives...Fanny Crosby

Here's that post...from December 2004:
The old hymns hold a special place in my heart! I’ve always enjoyed reading the biographies of the great hymn writers from a bygone day, writers like Isaac Watts, William Cowper and Fanny Crosby.
I marvel at the lyrics penned by Fanny Crosby who lost her sight when she was only six (6) weeks old. When she was only eight (8) she wrote the following poem:
"Oh what a happy soul am I!
Although I cannot see,
I am resolved that in this world
Contented I will be.
How many blessings I enjoy
That other people don't.
To weep and sigh because I'm blind,
I cannot and I won't."
What a positive attitude! She has written meaningful words to close to 9,000 hymns. Many of them have references to seeing, sight, etc.
Here are just a few examples that reveal Fanny Crosby’s deep-seated faith that one day she would see Jesus face to face:
“My Savior First of All”:
“When my life work is ended and I cross the swelling tide,
When the bright and glorious morning I shall see.”
“Oh the soul thrilling rapture when I see His blessed face
And the luster of His kindly beaming eye.”
“To God Be the Glory”:
“But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.”
“Tell Me the Story of Jesus”:
“Love in that story so tender, clearer than ever I see.
Stay, let me weep while your whisper, Love paid the ransom for me.”
“Near the Cross”:
“Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day, with its shadows o’er me.”
“Redeemed”:
“I know I shall see in His beauty, the King in whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps and giveth me songs in the night.”
“Give Me Jesus”:
“Take the world but give me Jesus; let me view His constant smile.
Then thro’-out my pilgrim journey, light will cheer me all the while.”
“Blessed Assurance”:
“Perfect submission, perfect delight! Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending bring from above, Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”
“He Hideth My Soul”:
“A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, a wonderful Savior to me;
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, where rivers of pleasure I see.”
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me”:
“Tho my weary steps may falter, and my soul athirst may be,
Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see.”
What a glorious faith Fanny Crosby possessed! One day we will see Jesus face to face. Until then, let’s revel in His love and rejoice in His provision. - David W. Fisher