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It’s a Wedding (Thursday)
Revelation 19:7-8 For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) What … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding (Wednesday)
My wedding was more than 40 years ago. Our marriage has seen its battles. An oft-repeated theme is “You take me for granted!” And it’s true; we each expect the other to pick up the slack–with no recognition, no gratitude. … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding (Tuesday)
“Well married a person has wings, poorly married shackles.” Henry Wade Beecher (1813-1887) Certainly, as the bride of Christ we are well-married: Our Groom gives us more than mere wings–we have eternity in heaven. Why would anyone … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding!
We went to an outdoor wedding this weekend. Actually, I observed the wedding service from afar, as I wandered the hillside with the adorable flower girl, who was not at all interested in the ceremony. But even at a distance, everything was perfect. A … Continue reading
Devoted Time (Friday)
It takes special insight to write something that’s still relevant 130 years later. William Longstaff demonstrated that insight when he wrote: “Take time to be holy, the world rushes on; spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.” … Continue reading
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Devoted Time (Thursday)
Dear God, I thank you for the time you give me, a nice straight line. For you, the end is the same as the beginning. Past, present and future are the same to you. I have a time line; you … Continue reading
Devoted Time (Wednesday)
David Brainerd (1718-1747) is a remarkable example of a disciplined life. Physically unwell (likely TB), he had a well-exercised soul. His journal attests to the hours he devoted to prayer, Bible study and meditation. He said: “When you cease from … Continue reading
Devoted Time (Tuesday)
Hosea 10:12 (ESV) Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and rain righteousness. I’m an impatient gardener. If I had my … Continue reading
Devoted Time
Continuing on the theme of Time: Do you have a daily quiet time with God? I talk with God before I roll out of bed in the morning Bible, journal, coffee–I’m ready! I start my day with a … Continue reading
Take Time (Friday)
Psalm 34:8 (NIV) Taste and see that the Lord is good. Make it a feast, not a drive-through encounter. Take your time. Carry away more than a happy-meal bag of blessing.