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Tag Archives: John Wesley
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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Thoughtful Prayer
“You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” John Bunyan (1628-1688) “On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged John Bunyan, John Wesley, Philippians 4:6, pray
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Love the Debate
The talking heads keep chattering on about Monday’s Presidential debate. I’d like to bring a bit of John Wesley’s wisdom to the discussion: “An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge.” What this campaign needs … Continue reading
It’s a Wedding (Friday)
John Wesley, founder of Methodism, valued “works of mercy”– the social ministry of a believer — not as a means to get to heaven, but as a reflection of Christ. Wesley’s acts of mercy included: Doing good Visiting the sick … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged John Wesley, Revelation 19, works of mercy
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A God-Shaped Home (Wednesday)
A God-shaped home nurtures holiness: “. . . your children; immortal spirits whom God hath, for a time, entrusted to your care, that you may train them up in all holiness, and fit them for the enjoyment … Continue reading
Posted in House and home
Tagged God shaped home, holiness, John Wesley
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Cornerstone (Thursday)
John Wesley (along with his brother Charles) is associated with the Holiness Movement and Methodism. John left a trail of sermons and journals, all focused on the living, loving God. His take on our cornerstone: “This wise man ‘builds his house upon … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged cornerstone, John Wesley
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Sovereign Debt (Friday)
John Wesley (1703-1791) was a man of many talents: He preached and wrote, his words concise and inspiring. He was a logical thinker and an efficient organizer (there’s a reason we call them Method-ists). He commented on reaping one’s field: … Continue reading
Posted in Building blocks of the economy
Tagged John Wesley, reaping to the edges of your field, sovereign debt, Sovereign God
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