Tag Archives: God’s Grace

TRUTH ~ by Man’s Will or God’s Grace?

“So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.“ Romans 9:16 ESV As deists, Voltaire and Diderot attacked Christianity—”their primary weapon aimed at the church was ‘truth’.” (Dr. Bruce Shelley, Church History in … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Day

Olivia’s Thanksgiving Greeting  ~  2007 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Last week as William was bagging our groceries he asked, “Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving Day?” When I answered, “Everyday is thanksgiving day!” he said, “I wish….” Not … Continue reading

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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

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GRACE ~ The High-Octane

In the quietness of the morning it seemed that I could hear the faint sound of a motor.  It was still dark outside, too early for the sound of lawn maintenance that we often hear early in the day.  I … Continue reading

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An Everlasting Covenant

Twelve years ago, through the following devotional, the Lord opened my heart to the truth of the following verses.  This “everlasting covenant ordered in all things, and sure” is to this day “all my salvation, and all my desire.” “He … Continue reading

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I Love the Lord’s Day by Robert M. McCheyne

“The Sabbath was made for man” DEAR FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN,-As a servant of God in this dark and cloudy day, I feel constrained to lift up my voice in behalf of the entire sanctification of the Lord’s day. The daring attack that … Continue reading

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Bogatzky’s A Golden Treasury

 Beginning in January you can  read  ”A Golden Treasury for the Children of God” on Kindle. This is a 365 day devotional first printed in the 1700s by CHv Bogatzky. This new printing used for Kindle was originally published as … Continue reading

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The Path of Grief

The path of grief begins with a loss, usually the death of a loved one. Since my first post on grief, “Grace for Grief,” I hope that you have followed other posts.  They have been indirectly the beginnings of this … Continue reading

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GRACE ~ A Realm, Within a Realm, Within a Realm

God’s grace is a realm, within a realm, within a realm. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS DIAGRAM? It expresses the idea of a first thought, but it is does not convey the truth that our heavenly Father gives of Himself … Continue reading

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Through DEATH to NEW LIFE

Who in this life desires to face death’s door?  Who has the faith to believe that new life is on the other side?  Those who are in pain and agony may be the only ones who are  truly ready to … Continue reading

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