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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
The Discipline of Mercy
“The gracious discipline of mercy breaks the ships of our vainglory with a strong east wind, and casts us shipwrecked, naked and forlorn, upon the Rock of Ages.” —Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) God’s discipline comes wrapped in grace and … Continue reading
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I’ll Tell
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Ancient Intelligence
“Almighty God, give me wisdom to perceive You, intelligence to understand You, diligence to seek You, patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You and life to proclaim You, through the power of … Continue reading
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Know Myself, Know My God
“Lord Jesus, let me know myself and know Thee, and desire nothing save only Thee.” St. Augustine (354-430)
Honest Confession
400-year-old wisdom from John Donne (1571-1631) . . . timeless, indeed. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the … Continue reading
Instant Honesty
“Confess sin instantly.” F. B. Meyer (1847-1929) Confession is for my sake, not God’s (He already knows what I did). Sooner or later, I’ll be honest with myself — and God. So why wait?
Works Praise
Trees applaud. Skies proclaim. Seas shout. “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, In earth, and sky, and sea.” Reginald Heber, 1826
Nature Sings
We took a delightful Sunday drive along a scenic byway. These words played through my mind: “All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.” Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901) Matthew 11:15 (NIV) Whoever has ears, … Continue reading
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