Tag Archives: Augustine

Eclipsing the Glory

Psalm 19:1 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. The sun and the moon declare the glory of God … especially during today’s eclipse.     Good morning, Lord. Augustine said it better than … Continue reading

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Proverbs 2: Knowledge

Proverbs 2:6 (NLT) For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.   Knowledge, in Hebrew daath, from the word yada, meaning “to know.” Yada, not as a passing acquaintance, but as an intimate friend. Yada, the way God … Continue reading

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An Advent Prayer: Rejoice!

“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 Redeemer is born. Let slaves rejoice, for their Master is born. Let free men … Continue reading

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The Students’ Prayer

Wise students pray for light and love. S Hear our prayer, O Lord!

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Write the Story for Jesus’ Sake

It’s tempting to write the story so it makes me look good. But I’m not writing it for my sake. These words, among the thousands of words Augustine wrote,  direct us to live out our lives for Jesus’ sake and … Continue reading

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Trust, Obey & Pray

Augustine of Hippo was the son of a pagan father and a Christian mother. His mother prayed tirelessly for her wayward son. His conversion to Christianity transformed his life. He knew what it was to trust and obey (and to … Continue reading

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Humble Prayer

  Arrogance makes for a shaky foundation.     “If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility.” Augustine (354-430) Let’s build our nation on solid rock.       Augustine … Continue reading

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Just Punishment

  “Punishment is justice for the unjust.” Augustine (354-430)     Augustine of Hippo (Saint Augustine to the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican traditions), was a bishop of the Christian Church in North Africa. His writings impacted theology and philosophy … Continue reading

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The Truth about Truth

  “When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.” Augustine ( 354-430)

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Wise and Humble . . . and Really Old

    Let’s go back 1600 years for this week’s advice:     “If you plan to build a tall house of virtues,   you must first lay deep foundations of humility.” St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) I know of … Continue reading

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