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Category Archives: Timeless Wisdom
The Value of the Soul
“The real value of an object is that which one who knows its worth will give for it. He who made the soul, knew its worth, and gave his life for it.” Arthur Jackson (1593-1666) Good counts my soul … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Amazing Love, Arthur Jackson, Psalm 103:1, soul
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For Memorial Day
“O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, till all success be nobleness, and every gain divine.” Katherine Lee Bates, … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged America the Beautiful, Katherine Lee Bates, Memorial Day
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See God with Us (Emmanuel)
“By the light of nature we see God as a God above us, by the light of the law we see Him as a God against us, but by the light of the gospel we see Him as Emmanuel, God … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Emmanuel, God with us, great commandments, Matthew 22:37-39, Matthew Henry, see God
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What to Wear? Keep It Simple
“Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.” John Wesley (1703-1791) It’s simple: what I wear should line up both with God’s plan for me and my devotion … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 1 Peter 3:3-4, John Wesley, keep it simple, what to wear
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Self-Talk: Gratitude
“Cultivate gratitude and thankfulness in all circumstances, for it is through gratitude that we find contentment.” Benedict of Nursia from the Rule of St. Benedict (6th century) When I remind myself to be thankful, I set myself up to be … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Benedict of Nursia, contentment, Count Your Blessings, gratitude
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The Gift of Intelligence
Gad gave me the gift of intelligence, along with the free will to do as I want with it. “Take my intellect and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will and make it thine; it shall be … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Frances Havergal, intelligence, Psalm 139:14, Take My Life and Let It Be
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Higher (Not Artificial) Intelligence
Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is part of my daily routine — choosing the news stories popping up on my screen, printing discount coupons at the store, even finishing my sentences as I write on this website. AI … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, Be Thou my Vision, Colossians 3:1-2, higher intelligence, Mary E. Byrne
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Sufficient Grace
Paul asked God for more, and this was the answer. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (AMP) He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation].” I say, … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 2 Corinthians 12:9, grace, more than enough, Robert Robinson, sufficient
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With and In
“Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left.” St. Patrick (5th century) Christ in me. Christ around me. I am never alone. … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ in me, St. Patrick
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From Easter to Pentecost
Today is the first of the 50 days between Resurrection and Pentecost Sunday. “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, O take and seal it; seal it … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Come Thou Fount, Pentecost, Robert Robinson, seal my heart
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