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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
My Christmas Wish
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Tagged Christmas, Robert Louis Stevenson
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Great Gratitude
“The greatest saint in the world is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives alms, or is most eminent for temperance, chastity or justice. It is he who is most thankful to God.” … Continue reading
A Token of My Gratitude
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Tagged gratitude, Tychon of Zadonsk
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Heartfelt Gratitude
“Thou who has given so much to me, give one thing more: a grateful heart.” George Herbert (1593-1633) George Herbert was a priest in the Church of England. He’s best-known for his poetry.
Gratitude for All Things
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (GNV) In all things, give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you. “Yes, give thanks for ‘all things’ for, as it has been well said ‘Our disappointments are but His … Continue reading
Timeless Gratitude
Here in the US, it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’m looking to minds wiser than mine to jumpstart my thankful thinking. “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them … Continue reading
Pleasant Boundaries
Some folks think God’s rules take the fun out of life. Not so! Psalm 16:6 (NIV) The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. “The sense of our Father’s love is like honey … Continue reading
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Boundaries of My Soul
My soul is a space set apart from everyone else. It’s separate from my parents, my best friends, even my spouse. I have thoughts I don’t want to share with anyone: things about them that annoy me, self-doubts I’m trying … Continue reading
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Tagged boundaries, Hannah Whitehall Smith, soul
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The -ly’s of God’s Power
In a hopeless situation? Remember the –ly‘s of Ephesians 3. Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the … Continue reading
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Breath of Heaven
A contemporary Christmas song (originally written by Chris Eaton and rewritten by Amy Grant) includes this beautiful prayer: “Breath of Heaven, hold me together.” Short, simple and timeless.
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Tagged Amy Grant, Breath of Heaven, Chris Eaton, Timeless Wisdom
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