God at work, His universe, His laws
Unchangeable, immutable, before creation
The Father chose you, Christ died for you
Lavishing grace upon grace, the Holy Spirit moves upon you
But you must choose, you must receive, you must repent
You have heard the truth, not philosophy, not attitude
Jesus came into this world, to show His love, to live a perfect life
Jesus is God’s truth, He died on the cross to pay your price for sin
The power of God, raised Him from the dead, His love declared for eternity
His love gives you a new heart, a new life, eternally adopted into the Father’s household
You were a murderer at heart, everyone is dead in their trespasses and sin
No one can solve their sin problem, we need more than a little cleaning up
We need Jesus, His free gift of eternal life provides forgiveness and life
Now in Christ we are alive, evil can no longer destroy us, sin bondage broken
Jesus pardons us, He gives us liberty and freedom, salvation in Him
Do you believe? Belief in Christ is the requirement
You must believe for yourself, I cannot do it for you
Belief changes you, it conforms you to God’s law, His reality
Jesus is looking for you, He is seeking you to give you life and light for living
What will you do? Have you believed? When you believe you are immediately in God’s family
God declares we belong to Him by Word-the Holy Spirit brings this Word to life
We were bought with a price, that price was Jesus and His sacrifice
The Holy Spirit is the witness of God’s ownership – He seals our relationship in Christ
Inheritance guaranteed, not based on us, God will not disown us
Jesus blood and sacrifice, saves a wretch like me, like us
Clay Corvin November 7, 2015
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http://www.rememberme.com
Judge is what I always called him
He treated me like a friend, he treated everyone like a friend
Respect, kindness and gentleness identifiable traits
A young warrior, significant exploits that you seldom heard about
His life was focused on giving back, helping others, serving
A life that was based on his love for Jesus, his submission to his Lord and Savior
Family was important, each one valued and esteemed
Joe taught them to follow the Lord, to love each other
To build value into their lives and give back to their community
A man of adventure but not boasting
A brave man, charming and compassionate
A courageous warrior who loved the Lord Jesus and the people around him
Joe was a conscientious communicator, generous and hard-working
Honesty was his motto, he was merciful and fair-minded
A judge that always knew that Jesus was the real judge
Faithful and fearless
Friendly and trustworthy
Reliable and optimistic
He served Jesus
He served his family
He served his community
Joe was decisive and determined to do the right thing
A dynamic, enthusiastic servant
He followed Jesus, he did what he could, he loved people
Now Joe is with Jesus
His children mentored and prepared
A great friend, a good father, he is deeply missed and we will see him again
Clay Corvin
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November 6, 2015
Wife, mother, grandmother
Servant, minister, life scholar
Learning, serving, faithful
Never away from Jesus, every step she took praised Him
Always helping, listening, caring
Mary’s heart was dedicated to the Lord
Crystal clear in her life journey – she would follow the Lord
A long obedience to the Father as a minister and a minister’s wife
She knew what was required of her
No complaining, she did it and did it every single day
Mary’s commitment included every aspect of her life
She lived what she believed
She cared for others as Jesus cared for her
Wisdom, mercy, grace and a willingness to change
Jesus was her guide, God was her partner
Mary spent her life devoted to talking to the Lord
Prayer was as much a part of her life as breathing
She cultivated this habit of prayer
When life happened Mary was praying
Praying that God’s will be done, that Jesus be glorified
What a life
Her family, her ministry, her work
Given to the Lord, dedicated to His honor
Mary impacted everyone she knew-this was her life
She knew where she was going – proclaiming Christ to her last breath
Clay Corvin October 15, 2015 http://www.rememberme.com
CHARLES SALTER – A PARTICULAR MAN
Charles Salter loved his wife and children intensely and without reservation
He talked about them, was proud of them and spent time with them
Charles loved Jesus and constantly sought His direction and guidance
Quick to share his faith – consistent in living a Godly life
His family and friends were of particular importance to Charles
Charles was careful not to complain-He didn’t want to burden others with his problems
He had a strong sense of honor and always did His best
He loved his community and his country
Trustworthy in his personal and professional life
He knew what it meant to give his word
Loyal to his colleagues, his employer, his church, his family, his friends and Jesus
Charles could always be counted on to be there
Helpful to anyone that needed help
Charles was quick to jump in and do what needed to be done
Friendly to those that cared for him and those that didn’t
He was always a positive factor in any setting
Courteous to the kind and unkind
He made a decision early in his life to be polite and well spoken
Kind to friend and foe alike
It was in his nature to be kind to everyone
Obedient to the Lord, and in all areas of his life
Charles always practiced doing the next right thing, period
Cheerful in his heart, in his manner, in his thoughts
He loved people and enjoyed being with them
Thrifty with his money and yours and generous to the Lord
He lived carefully and practically and provided for his family
Brave and courageous of heart- he did things right
Difficult situations and difficult people didn’t scare Charles
Clean of mind, clean of heart, Jesus occupied his thoughts
Charles knew how important it was to let Jesus guide your thoughts and actions
Reverent to the Lord – he was a man that understood we have an awesome God
Charles had a healthy fear of the Lord-the beginning of wisdom
A real man, a wonderful friend, a great colleague- now with Jesus
We are sad- heartbroken- we were blessed to have you – adieu
CLAY CORVIN August 28, 2015 http://www.claycorvin.com
HIM – JOHN F. GIBSON, JR.
John loved people
His first words – “How can I help?”
He was concerned about your needs
Always quick to pray for a needy student, friend or fellow faculty member
He would do his share of the work and yours too
John knew how to fix mechanical equipment and he fixed cars
For those who could pay, for those who couldn’t pay
Many hundreds of Seminary students had a car because John fixed it
John loved his family, deeply, thoroughly and consistently
They talked about stuff and things – he wanted them to have the best
He strived for them to be the best and they all know Jesus
John was quick to remind you that your name was carved in God’s hands
That Jesus didn’t have an eraser – Christ took us, kept us and walked with us
I can fix that John would say and would give beyond giving to you and for you
He was your friend without airs, no judging, always there
John was a special person that just cared for others like he cared for his family
A friend, a confessor, a good listener
His humility legendary, never self-serving
A hard worker, you came first with John
John loved the Lord, he shared Jesus
Loved by his students
An indefatigable and tireless worker
John didn’t see himself as a great leader – he was
He didn’t seek accolades – he has them in the halls of heaven
John was our friend
He cared for us
He loved us as best he could
Best regards to Jesus and your Father – We already miss you brother
Clay Corvin August 24, 2015
Chette Williams is a long time friend. He is head of FCA for Alabama and is the Chaplain for the Auburn University football team. Great leader. Good friend. I just wanted to celebrate Chette today. God bless you Chette.
Clay
Funny how quickly things change
Laughing to sorrow
Gain to loss
Joy to heartache
Everything can change
Except our salvation
Christ died that we might have life
A grace gift – From God to you
Based upon the work Christ did
Waiting upon your acceptance
Once we are in His family
Nothing can separate us from His love
Nothing, nothing, nothing
Jesus is alive-seated at the Father’s right hand
Interceding for us
Praying for us-He is Lord
He knows what we need
He is working for our best good
He knows us intimately
We will be with Him now and forever
Clay CORVIN 3/17/15
On a flight from ATLANTA TO PARIS-leaving 5 hours late.
Eaten? Praise the Lord
Filled? Praise the Lord
Alive? Praise the Lord
Friends? Praise the Lord
Healthy? Praise the Lord
Starving? Praise the Lord
Hungary? Praise the Lord
Dying? Praise the Lord
Lonely? Praise the Lord
Sick? Praise the Lord
In all things praise the Lord
It is good to praise the Lord
We desperately need to praise the Lord
All things on Earth praise the Lord
The sun, moon and stars praise the Lord
My hope is in the Lord – Praise the Lord
He is righteous – Praise the Lord
His love is limitless – Praise the Lord
He chose to save us – Praise the Lord
He forgave me when I was dead in sin – Praise the Lord
He is with me now caring for me – Praise the Lord
He seeks to fellowship with me – Praise the Lord
He speaks to me – Praise the Lord
He forgives me – Praise the Lord
He knows me – Praise the Lord
I belong to Him forever – Praise the Lord
He will never let me go – Praise the Lord
Jesus is Lord – Praise the Lord
Clay Corvin April 12, 2015
I LOVE JESUS
I love Jesus He walks with me
Jesus is within me
He comforts and restores me
His love nourishes me
His presence conquers my failure
Jesus is my peace
Jesus is my victory
Jesus is beneath me, over me, behind me, the Lord covers me
I love Jesus
Jesus is my light
Jesus is my life
Jesus knows all about me
Jesus will never leave me
Jesus is greater
He is the only way to the Father
I live for truth and Jesus is the truth
I love Jesus
He is remaking me one incident at a time
Jesus is my focus
Jesus is the subject of my call
Jesus is Lord of all and He rules my life
Make it so Lord Jesus rule me
Equip me to make good decisions
Jesus changes everything-He loves me
Clay Corvin, October 23, 2014