When we moved to Ankeny in 2016 our house sat on a nearly empty block. There were no houses across the street and next door was an empty lot. It is hard to even remember what it looked like back then because all the lots are now filled with houses and families.
Ankeny has experienced a growth explosion over the past 15 years. And the growth isn't over yet. Every year more and more houses and apartments are being built. In April 2025 there were 114 building permits issued. Sixty were new residential units or houses. Wouldn't you love to own a concrete company that gets to pour all those foundations?
"By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood , hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light," (1 Corinthians 3:10-12 NIV).
As a believer, my foundation is indeed Jesus Christ. He is my hope and my solid rock. I am reminded of the old hymn, "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" written by Edward Mote in 1834, music by William B. Bradbury, in 1863. The words of the first verse follow:
"My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. (Refrain) On Christ the solid Rock I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand."
Heavenly Father, thank You for the perfect foundation You laid for us when You sent Your Son Jesus to be our Savior. Nothing but His blood could wash away our sins. We stand firmly on this Rock as we watch others sink into the sand. Only You can raise us up from the pit of darkness, into the Light of Jesus. We thank You for the grace You have shown us through Jesus Christ. We pray in the Holy Name of Jesus. Amen.
#1100 Gloria's Glimpses
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