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Category Archives: Foundation of faith
Boast in the Cross
Without God, I’ve got nothing to brag about. Galatians 6:14 (ERV) The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for boasting. More Christ, less me. “Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in … Continue reading
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Tagged boast, Galatians 6:14, Isaac Watts, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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Cherish the Cross
We finished Holy Week, with it’s focus on the cross of Christ. What will you do with the cross, today and all the days till next Easter? Truth be told, I don’t think about it all that much … Continue reading
Unacceptable Work
Work hard. 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (NLT) For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ. Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, … Continue reading
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Unacceptable Worship
God doesn’t want our castoffs. He has no use for our leftovers. The Bible tells us so. Malachi 1:6-7 (TLB) “I am your Father and Master, yet you don’t honor me, O priests, but you despise my name.” … Continue reading
Quiet Room
John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Lord, the clatter of our culture makes it it hard to hear. Lead me away from the noise. Let me listen in peace … Continue reading
New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Lord God, I don’t feel like a new creation I feel like a weary and worn creation. Thankfully, Your truth doesn’t depend on … Continue reading
Always New
I sometimes get a text from my cellphone company warning me I’m reaching the limits on my data use. Imagine if God did this: “Dear Shirlee Abbott, we’re halfway through the month and you’ve consumed 80% of your … Continue reading
Hard Seasons
“Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on him cast your care, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226) Paraphrase: William Draper, 1919 Wikipedia’s literal translation of St. … Continue reading
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Tagged All Creatures of Our God and King, hard, St.. Francis of Assisi, thanks
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Unprecedented Power
We can be led astray by progress and popularity. Let’s keep it all in perspective. Philippians 2:9-11 (MSG) God lifted him [Christ] high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings … Continue reading
Providential Power
“The truth, Lord, is that you are the only source of holiness. Righteousness is mere dust unless it comes from you. No wisdom can direct us, unless you are the guide. No courage can sustain us, unless you are our … Continue reading
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Tagged power, prayer, Thomas a Kempis
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