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Monthly Archives: July 2014
Who’s Greedy? (Thursday)
I admit it–sometimes I get greedy, I want something that isn’t mine. God nudges me: You don’t trust my plan for you, my provision for you? King David’s words from Psalm 51 come to mind: Against you, Lord, and you … Continue reading
Who’s Greedy? (Wednesday)
I’m reading The Pursuit of Man by A.W. Tozer. Monday I featured greed as this week’s constructive thought; I came to this from Tozer on Tuesday: “Faith . . . shifts the inward gaze from self to God.” How appropriate. Focus on … Continue reading
Who’s Greedy? (Tuesday)
We can trace a thread of greediness through Scripture, from Eve’s temptation in Genesis to the avaricious beast of Revelation. David, a man after God’s own heart, coveted his neighbor’s wife. Even Christ’s disciples jostled for the best seats in … Continue reading
Who’s Greedy?
We hear a lot about greed. Who do you think are the biggest culprits? Greedy Wall Street executives–building their wealth on the backs of others Greedy politicians–pretending to care about the country while they stuff their own … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding (Friday)
John Wesley, founder of Methodism, valued “works of mercy”– the social ministry of a believer — not as a means to get to heaven, but as a reflection of Christ. Wesley’s acts of mercy included: Doing good Visiting the sick … Continue reading
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Tagged John Wesley, Revelation 19, works of mercy
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It’s a Wedding (Thursday)
Revelation 19:7-8 For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) What … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged bride of Christ, Revelation 19
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It’s a Wedding (Wednesday)
My wedding was more than 40 years ago. Our marriage has seen its battles. An oft-repeated theme is “You take me for granted!” And it’s true; we each expect the other to pick up the slack–with no recognition, no gratitude. … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding (Tuesday)
“Well married a person has wings, poorly married shackles.” Henry Wade Beecher (1813-1887) Certainly, as the bride of Christ we are well-married: Our Groom gives us more than mere wings–we have eternity in heaven. Why would anyone … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Henry Ward Beecher, wedding
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It’s a Wedding!
We went to an outdoor wedding this weekend. Actually, I observed the wedding service from afar, as I wandered the hillside with the adorable flower girl, who was not at all interested in the ceremony. But even at a distance, everything was perfect. A … Continue reading
Devoted Time (Friday)
It takes special insight to write something that’s still relevant 130 years later. William Longstaff demonstrated that insight when he wrote: “Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.” … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Take Time to Be Holy, Time, William Longstaff
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