Monthly Archives: October 2011

How Could They? (An ode to the Reformation)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

How could they give all?  How could they lay it down? Was it for crimes that they had done ~~~ or was it for a crown?   How could they die, so firm and sure  ~~~ without a shade of … Continue reading →

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The Day of All Days

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

‘That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth, even in him.” Ephesians 1:10 Here, in a few words, is … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Blog

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

“COME TO ME…AND LEARN OF ME.”  Matthew 11:28 How often do people ask, “What are you reading?”  Sometimes the question is, “Who are you reading?”  Besides God’s Word—the Bible, my answer may be Thomas Watson, Horatio Bonar, Charles Spurgeon, or … Continue reading →

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Rainbows and Promises

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

A rainbow is a symbol of God’s grace.     We don’t usually find one if we are looking for one.  They come with no planning on our part.  This one appeared while the sky was still very cloudy. And … Continue reading →

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Grace and the Beast

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

  “So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.” Psalm 73:22 Why am I so foolish?—because I am ignorant.  Why am I ignorant?—because I do not know God.  Without the knowledge of Him I am but … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Plea for God

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

     Give me not a god, a god that I control.    Don’t give me a god that I can mold.  I need GOD, the REAL GOD, who knows more than I know. Give me GOD, THE LIVING GOD, … Continue reading →

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Wings of Grace

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

   How the photographer got this close to the scene I do not understand.  I only know what I see in the picture.  And it reminds me of the words of the Psalmist who experienced the wings of God’s grace. … Continue reading →

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God’s Glory and Mother Nature

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

God’s glory, and mother nature, are complimentary.  More than this, nature is a reflection of the glory of God, the Father.  And yet in this visible world the natural man only sees and knows the mother. Within three days I … Continue reading →

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