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Tag Archives: love
The Spirit’s Power
2 Timothy 1:7 (GNT) For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control. Thank You, Lord, for power — for the power of love … Continue reading
Posted in Advent
Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, Advent, love, power, self-control
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Winsome Work
There’s a sweet little book, The Practice of the Presence of God, filled with bits of Brother Lawrence’s conversations and writings — wise words like these: Easier to read than to put into practice. And well worth the effort.
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Brother Lawrence, love, Practice the Presence of God, Work
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Near the Cross
Psalm 51:1 (NIV) Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love. Got mercy? Looking for love? “Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and Mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Fannie Crosby, love, mercy, Near the Cross, Psalm 51:1
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Stand Strong
Valentines Day is coming– Think love. 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love stands strong. It perseveres.
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:7, love, persevere, Valentine's Day
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The Truth Be Told in Love
There’s more than one way to tell the truth. Ephesians 4:15 (NLT) We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ. Be more like Jesus. Speak the truth God’s way. … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Ephesians 4:15, love, Truth
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The Truth Be Told
The truth be told, not always with words. 1 John 3:18 (NIV) Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. True love–more than words!
Discipline ≠ Punishment
40 days of discipline does not equal 40 days of punishment. Proverbs 3:12 (NIV) The LORD disciplines those he loves. It’s not punishment; it’s love. Day 2 ends on a note of love.
Posted in 40 Days of discipline
Tagged discipline, love, Proverbs 3:12, punishment
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Rising Sun
A new day of sunshine is a new reminder to love one and all. Matthew 5:44-45a I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father … Continue reading
The Passion, the Greatest Love
“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Bernard of Clairvaux, Good Friday, love, Passion
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