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Divine Balance
We find balance in Scripture. The Bible exposes us to a kaleidoscope of views on the elements of daily life. It exposes us to divine sense. Take parenting, for example: Proverbs 13:24 Those who spare the rod of discipline … Continue reading
Balanced, for God’s Sake
2017 aspirations: divine sense, blessed balance Here’s some 17th Century wisdom to help– “. . . our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own.” Brother Lawrence The … Continue reading
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A Sensible Prayer
Lord, grant me the common sense to seek out divine sense. Guide me into your blessed balance: … Continue reading
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Divine Sense
We talk about common sense. What is it? Good judgment Knowing the right thing and doing it Where high ideals meet real life If only common sense were more common! If only divine sense were more common: … Continue reading
Finished!
2016 is almost over.Used up. Finished. 2017 awaits. Unstained. Full of hope. John 19:30 (NIV) Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. The old is gone. New life, unstained, … Continue reading
I’m Not Finished
“He’s still working on me To make me what I need to be.” The Hemphills There’s a lifetime of truth tucked into that children’s ditty. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the … Continue reading
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Unfinished
When I was deep-cleaning the Christmas tree corner, I unearthed a forgotten journal. Its soft leather cover is engraved with “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “I was using that for something … Continue reading
Finishing, Well?
It’s the last week of the year. What’s on your agenda? After-Christmas sales New Year’s resolutions Finish my 2016 to-do list My “one-word” for 2016 was two words: Finish It I did. And I didn’t. I cleaned … Continue reading
God with Us
“It would be out of character for the Father to call you to do something then not help you accomplish it. He always gets involved.” Dr. Charles Stanley God involved, God with us, Emmanuel.