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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
Mark the Hand of God
The prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon, reminds us to mark the hand of God at work in the past. “It is a delightful and profitable occupation to mark the hand of God in the lives of ancient saints, … Continue reading
The Sun and Moon Sing
“Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Paraphrased by Willam H. Draper, 1919 Good morning, Lord. Spring — … Continue reading
Where Were You on Easter?
“Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.” African-American Spiritual I’m in my 8th decade of Easter celebrations. It’s tempting to take the crucifixion and resurrection for granted. I’ve been through … Continue reading
Lent — A Season of Recommitment
“I wish that saints would cling to Christ half as earnestly as sinners cling to the devil. If we were as willing to suffer for God as some are willing to suffer for their lusts, what perseverance and zeal would … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Spurgeon, Lent, perseverance, zeal
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Lent — A Season of Reconciliation
“[God’s] glorious wisdom has devised a plan whereby, without violating His justice as the Judge of all the earth, and without tarnishing His perfect holiness, He can meet man upon the ground of mercy, and man can again become the … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Lent, reconciliation, What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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Lent – A Season of Revelation
“The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it.” Charles Spurgeon, 1832-1892 The more you read the Bible, the more God will reveal. Prepare to be astonished. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Spurgeon, Lent, revelation, study God's Word
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Lent – A Season of Repentance
“Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.” Charlotte Elliott, 1836 Repentance opens the door to eternal life. Confession sets me free from … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Just As I Am, mercy and grace, pardon, repentance
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Praying Hearts
“God shapes the world by prayer. Prayers are deathless. The lips that uttered them may be closed to death, the heart that felt them may have ceased to beat, but the prayers live before God, and God’s heart is set … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged E.M. Bounds, God's heart, praying hearts
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Cold Hearts
“Hot heads and cold hearts never solved anything.” Billy Graham (1918-2018) Good morning, Lord. Grant me a cool head — the ability to think clearly and consider the facts before I speak and act. Warm my heart … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Billy Graham, cold heart, hot heads, Mark 12:30-31
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Safe Shelter
“The raging storms may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm; We’ll never leave our safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm.” Vernon J. Charlesworth, 1880 My need for shelter may be weather-related or, more … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged A Shelter in the Time of Storm, Safe Shelter, Vernon j. Charlesworth
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