Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom

Coming Glory

“How divinely full of glory and pleasure shall that hour be when all the millions of mankind that have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb of God shall meet together and stand around Him, with every tongue and … Continue reading

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Thank You, Jesus

“You gave us so many gifts on the day of your birth: A treasure chest of spiritual medicines for the sick; Spiritual light for the blind; The cup of salvation for the thirsty; The bread of life for the hungry.” … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas to All

“May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake.”                         … Continue reading

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Rejoice! Jesus Christ Is Born

  Augustine got it right. Jesus is exactly what each of us needs.   “Let the just rejoice, for their Justifier is born. Let the sick and infirm rejoice, For their Saviour is born. Let the captives rejoice, For their … Continue reading

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Healthy Joy

“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you … Continue reading

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The Advent of Joy

“Joy is distinctly a Christian word and a Christian thing. It is the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the result of what happens of an agreeable sort. Joy has its springs deep down inside. And that spring never runs dry, … Continue reading

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Christ’s Peace

“Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His clothes to the soldiers, and His mother to John. But to His disciples, who had left all to … Continue reading

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The Advent of Peace

“The feast day of your birth resembles you, Lord Because it brings joy to all humanity . . . Your day is a means and a pledge of peace. At your birth heaven and earth were reconciled, Since you came … Continue reading

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Foundation of Hope

  “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” Edward Mote, 1834   No Jesus, no hope. Know Jesus, know hope.   Good morning, Lord. You are my hope … for sins forgiven, for eternal life, … Continue reading

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Winter’s Hope

“In the frost when the earth is barren, You bring new hope to our souls. In December when seeds are hidden in the soil, The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb.” Ephrem the Syrian (306-373) Are you … Continue reading

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