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Category Archives: Foundation of faith
Restoring my Soul
I’m a soul under construction. My mind, will and emotions are a work in progress. God isn’t finished with me yet. First up in God’s tool box? His Word, the Bible: Psalm 19:7 (NASB) The law of the … Continue reading
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Tagged mind-will-emotions, Psalm 19:7, soul
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A Soul in One
You are body, soul and spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV) May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Body: in Greek, sóma–the physical body, flesh. Soul: psuché (the root of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:23, body-soul-spirit
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Bless Your Soul
“Bless your soul” is a frequent tag at the end of my posts. Who or what at am I blessing? What makes me, me My psyche The part of me that’s going to heaven when I die … Continue reading
Fearless Captive
We interrupt our COVID-19 worries to celebrate St. Patrick. A bit of fifth-century history: As a youth, Patrick was taken from his Christian home in Britain by Irish raiders. He spent six years as a slave in Ireland before escaping. … Continue reading
Fast Time
We used to live near a time zone border. Arranging a lunch date or making a doctor’s appointment, the question was “Fast time or slow time?” It was the only way to be sure what time. When … Continue reading
Just Judgment
Proverbs 17:15 (ICB) The Lord hates both these things: letting guilty people go free and punishing those who are not guilty. God doesn’t err on one side. Nor should we. Go for justice.
Just Thoughts
Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer! Not only my words and deeds, Lord, but my thoughts– May they be just in your sight.
Sacred Images
Ultrasounds now show us images from the womb — a view that used to be God’s alone. Psalm 139:13-15 (NIV) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 139:13-15, Sanctity of Life
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Sacred Steps
Isaiah 66:1 (NIV) This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.” Toddler Jesus walked holding His mother’s hand. Young Jesus ran and played. 12-year old Jesus walked to Jerusalem. Adult … Continue reading
Sacred Start and End
Jesus experienced the warm, dark womb and the cold, dark tomb– the start and the end of life: Hebrews 4:14-15 (MSG) Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not … Continue reading