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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
A Token of My Gratitude
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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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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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Breath of Fire
The same power that lit the stars now lights the fire in my soul. Luke 3:16 (ESV) John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of … Continue reading
Empty-Hearted
If Jesus in my heart is the best there is, an empty heart is the worst. “The human heart must have satisfaction, but there is only one Being who can satisfy the last abyss of the human heart, and that … Continue reading
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