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The Purpose of Paul’s Letter to the Romans
From beginning to the end Paul specifies his purpose in writing to those who were “called to be saints” ~ ”called of Jesus Christ.” Only those would read the letter would know his purpose. Only those who were “loved of … Continue reading
A New and True Reflection Of Christ
This original picture was taken in Bavaria, Germany. We have never been there. I duplicated this with my camera from the cover of a Big Ben 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle box. After separating some pieces of the puzzle, I thought of … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, PRAYER
Tagged bavaria germany, CHRIST, Christianity, Faith, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Life, NEW YEAR, prayer for a new year, Reflections, religion, The Fall
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Old ~ But New-born
I’m old, and this body is worn. My flesh and my heart have been torn. Time takes its toll, And makes me old; But, praise God, in Christ I’m new-born. His … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, POEMS
Tagged affliction, Born again, CHRIST, Christianity, Faith, God's love, Holy Spirit, Life, old age, time
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Give Your Marriage at Least Fifty-years
What happens after the honeymoon? Reality sets in. The husband and wife begin to let down their guard and show their true colors. The marriage vows were laid on a sure foundation of true love and commitment or on the … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, PRAYER
Tagged adversity, Bride of Christ, Christianity, committment, endurance, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Life, Marriage
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Divine Contentment
(From Thomas Watson‘s The Art of Divine Contentment) Epistle to the Reader Christian Reader, Having seriously considered the great dishonor done to almighty God (as well as the prejudice which accrues to ourselves) by the sin of discontent … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, QUOTES
Tagged CHRIST, Christianity, Contentment, discontent, Faith, God, Life, religion, Soli Deo Gloria, Thomas Watson
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A Ray of Sunlight
One ray of light after the rain——one small bloom, waiting for full light of His glory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Though the dermatologist expected it to be cancer, the mole removed from the back of my arm was benign. I praise the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD
Tagged Faith, Gardens, God, God's Glory, God's Grace, Life, light, photography, religion
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Waiting is Not a Game
(How well our heavenly Father teaches us this truth as we experience the trials of this life. The original article with this title (below) was written almost five years ago while we were waiting for Jerry’s healing after the amputation of his leg. … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, MUSIC, PRAYER
Tagged adversity, Christianity, Faith, God, healing, Life, Patience, prayer, religion, Wait on the Lord
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This Old House of Prayer
Father, Son and Holy Spirit In the morning hours, visit ~ Wake me with a gentle breeze, Or however you may please. Search my heart and know my thoughts; Reveal to me what is of naught. Remove that which you … Continue reading
Posted in CONTENTMENT, GOD'S GLORY, GOD'S GRACE, GOD'S WORD, POEMS, PRAYER
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Poetry, prayer, religion, Son of God, Thomas Watson, thoughts of God
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GOD IS GREATER THAN
GOD IS GREATER THAN our circumstances; HIGHER THAN our expectations; BIGGER THAN the universe; MORE POWERFUL THAN death: & NEARER THAN our very breath. “IN HIM WE LIVE AND BREATHE AND HAVE OUR BEING.” Acts. 17:28 “AND WE ARE IN HIM … Continue reading
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Tagged breath, Christianity, circumstances, eternal life, Faith, God, Jesus Christ, Life, Poetry, religion
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Proof of God’s Grace ~ A Video
You may have already seen this, but I hadn’t. I had not had time today to do a post. This came at just the right time. God’s grace was sufficient to provide more than I had expected to share. The … Continue reading
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Tagged children and youth, Christianity, defeat, English, Faith, German, God, Jesus Christ, Life, religion, victory, video
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