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Tag Archives: Lent
Reconciliation with God through Christ
Romans 5:10 (NIV) For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Reconciliation is God’s doing, not mine. Good morning, … Continue reading
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Tagged gratitude, Lent, reconciliation, Romans 5:10
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Lent — A Season of Reconciliation
“[God’s] glorious wisdom has devised a plan whereby, without violating His justice as the Judge of all the earth, and without tarnishing His perfect holiness, He can meet man upon the ground of mercy, and man can again become the … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Lent, reconciliation, What a Friend We Have in Jesus
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God’s Love Revealed
The Bible is God’s big, beautiful love story. Read it for yourself. John 20:31 (NIV) These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have … Continue reading
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Tagged God's big beautiful love story, John 20:31, Lent, revelation
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Lent – A Season of Revelation
“The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it.” Charles Spurgeon, 1832-1892 The more you read the Bible, the more God will reveal. Prepare to be astonished. … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Charles Spurgeon, Lent, revelation, study God's Word
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Repent and Prosper
Proverbs 28:13 (NLT} People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Repent from your sins and prosper … maybe not financially, but spiritually? Absolutely! Good … Continue reading
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Tagged Lent, prosper, Proverbs 28:13, repent
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Repent and Change
e Repentance … what’s the point? Change. Acts 3:19 (EXB) So you must change your hearts and lives [repent]! Come back [Return; Turn back] to God, and he will forgive [wipe out; erase] your sins. Then the time [ times; … Continue reading
Repent for Your Sins
Jesus said, Luke 13:3 (NIV) But unless you repent, you too will all perish. A bit of context: the folks around Jesus were pointing their fingers at someone else’s sin. Lesson learned: Pointing out the sins of others will never … Continue reading
Reflect on Your Ways
Haggai 1:5 (EXB) This is what the Lord All-Powerful [Almighty; of Heaven’s Armies; of hosts] says: “Think about what you have done [Consider your ways].” These Old Testament words came as God’s people were planning to rebuild the temple. But it’s good advice for … Continue reading
Lent – A Season of Reflection
“Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me save that thou art. Thou my best thought by day and by night; Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.” An Old Irish Hymn, translated … Continue reading
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Tagged Be Thou my Vision, Lent
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In Remembrance
I so easily forget. I need reminders. Lent helps me remember Christ’s sacrifice on my behalf. As does the communion service. Luke 22:19 (NIV) And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, … Continue reading
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Tagged Do this in remembrance, Lent, Luke 22:19
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