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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
Gentle Strength
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Francis de Sales, 1567-1622 Never mistake gentleness for weakness. They are grounded in totally different places. Good morning, Lord. You spoke the universe into being … Continue reading
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Tagged Francis de Sales, gentleness, strength
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The Measure of Faithfulness
“Success is the world’s criterion of merit; fidelity is God’s.” Charles S. Robinson (1829-1899) Fidelity = faithfulness. Faithfulness is doing things God’s way. Faithfulness (obedience) is God’s measure of merit. Good morning, Lord. You don’t call us … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles S. Robinson, faithfulness, obedience
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Good Thoughts
“Every year of my life I grow more convinced that it is wisest and best to fix our attention on the beautiful and the good, and dwell as little as possible on the evil and the false.” Richard Cecil (1495-1553) … Continue reading
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Kindness to Enemies
“A good man is kinder to his enemy than bad men to their friends.” Joseph Hall (1574-1656) Good morning, Lord. I want to be good and kind — like You are. But I find myself judging, trying … Continue reading
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God’s Patience
“God’s patience is infinite. Men, like small kettles, boil quickly with wrath at the least wrong. Not so God. If God were as wrathful, the world would have been a heap of ruins long ago.” Sudhu Sundar Singh (1889-1929) Good … Continue reading
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Tagged God's patience, patience, Romans 7:19, Sudhu Sundar Singh
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War and Peace
“What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His Children? It cannot be.” John Flavel (1627–1691) Good morning, Lord. I say I want to live at peace with You and those around me. But then, I … Continue reading
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Tagged John Flavel, peace, unity
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Joyless
“Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Squeaky wheels may get things done, but without joy. Good morning, Lord. I’ve learned that Your way is the best way, and yet … Continue reading
Love God Better
“When I have learnt to love God better than my earthly dearest, I shall love my earthly dearest better than I do now.” C. S. Lewis (1898-1963) Loving God better makes me a better (more loving) person. Good … Continue reading
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Tagged C. S. Lewis, Genesis 1:27, love, love God
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God’s Mercy Rains
Here’s a bit of wisdom from Gilbert of Hoyland (died 1172), Abbot of Swineshead Abbey, Lincolnshire: “When we see dark grey clouds forming in the sky, we fear a mighty storm. In the same way, when we see … Continue reading
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The Value of the Soul
“The real value of an object is that which one who knows its worth will give for it. He who made the soul, knew its worth, and gave his life for it.” Arthur Jackson (1593-1666) Good counts my soul … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazing Love, Arthur Jackson, Psalm 103:1, soul
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