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Tag Archives: Augustine
Eclipsing the Glory
Psalm 19:1 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. The sun and the moon declare the glory of God … especially during today’s eclipse. Good morning, Lord. Augustine said it better than … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Augustine, eclipse, Psalm 19:1, sun and moon
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Proverbs 2: Knowledge
Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Knowledge, in Hebrew daath, from the word yada, meaning “to know.” Yada, not as a passing acquaintance, but as an intimate friend. Yada, the way God … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Augustine, knowledge, Proverbs 2, yada
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An Advent Prayer: Rejoice!
“Let the just rejoice, for their Justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, For their Saviour is born. Let the captives rejoice, For their Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born. Let free men … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Advent, Augustine, Timeless Wisdom
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Write the Story for Jesus’ Sake
It’s tempting to write the story so it makes me look good. But I’m not writing it for my sake. These words, among the thousands of words Augustine wrote, direct us to live out our lives for Jesus’ sake and … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Augustine, Confessions of Augustine, for Jesus' sake, write God's story
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Trust, Obey & Pray
Augustine of Hippo was the son of a pagan father and a Christian mother. His mother prayed tirelessly for her wayward son. His conversion to Christianity transformed his life. He knew what it was to trust and obey (and to … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Augustine, obey, trust, Trust and Obey
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Humble Prayer
Arrogance makes for a shaky foundation. “If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility.” Augustine (354-430) Let’s build our nation on solid rock. Augustine … Continue reading
Just Punishment
“Punishment is justice for the unjust.” Augustine (354-430) Augustine of Hippo (Saint Augustine to the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican traditions), was a bishop of the Christian Church in North Africa. His writings impacted theology and philosophy … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Augustine, justice, punishment
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The Truth about Truth
“When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Augustine ( 354-430)
Wise and Humble . . . and Really Old
Let’s go back 1600 years for this week’s advice: “If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility.” St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) I know of … Continue reading
Posted in Building character, Government structure
Tagged Augustine, humility, presidential candidates
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