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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
The Shepherd’s Love
More on the parable of the lost sheep: “He [Jesus] has a deep sympathy with each stray heart. He knows the sorrow that sin brings, the deep pollution and the terrible wounding that comes of transgression, even at the time; … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Peter 3:9, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, lost dog, Parable of the Lost Sheep
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Follow the Light
I will be on vacation for a couple weeks, so I’ll leave you with this thought to ponder while I’m away: “Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy … Light is also the cause of beauty … Light is … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, John 8:12, light, Light of the world
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All In for God
“Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee … Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874. From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” All for God and … Continue reading
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Tagged all for God, Frances Havergal, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Poured at Jesus’ Feet
“Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” This verse of our old hymn looks to the action of the sinful … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 7:37-38, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Whose Heart?
“Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Acts 13:22 (NIV) God testified concerning him: “I have found David son … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 13:22, after God's own heart, Frances Havergal, heart, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Thy Will, Not Mine
“Take my will and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” We know the inspiration behind this verse in our familiar hymn: Luke … Continue reading
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Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 22:42, Not my will, Take My Life and Let It Be, The Lord's Prayer
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My Mind at Work
“So even though I do not understand myself fully, I experience so much that I marvel at you even more because of that ignorance. Without understanding fully, my mind can still perceive stars in motion or growing things in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hilary of Poitiers, science and faith, stars and plants
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Using My Mind
“Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” The wisdom of the world says that faith and intellect can’t coexist. Matthew 22:37 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged intellect, Matthew 22:37, mind
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My Mite, My Silver and My Gold
Continuing with more wisdom from this old hymn: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” These lyrics speak to something Jesus noticed. … Continue reading
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Tagged Frances Havergal, Luke 21:1-4, mite, money, silver and gold, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Good Words
“Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Sing to God, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, good words, lips, Take My Life and Let It Be, voice
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