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Tag Archives: Psalm 19:14
Praise Thy Name
Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, praise Thy name, Psalm 148:13, Psalm 19:14
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Fasting: More than Food
“Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. Let the eyes fast, being taught never to fix themselves rudely on handsome faces, or to busy themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fasting, Lent, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 23:3, St. John Chrysostom
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Blessing and Cursing
James 3:9-10 (MSG) With our tongues we bless God our Father; with the same tongues we curse the very men and women he made in his image. Curses and blessings out of the same mouth! My friends, this can’t go … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged blessing and cursing, James 3:9-10, Psalm 19:14
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Ignoring My Body
I recently read this article by Bob Brody in which he thanks his body for its faithful service and apologizes that he hasn’t treated it better. I could do likewise. I’m quick to complain, slow with the gratitude. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged Bob Brody, body, fearfully and wonderfully made, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 19:14
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Maximize Excellence
Two little symbols at the top of my screen — a straight line and a square box — I use them all the time. Hit the maximize box and an image fills my screen. Click the minimize line and it … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged maximize, minimize, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:14
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Morning Prayer: Peacemaker
Good morning, Lord. Advent begins, and we celebrate the Prince of Peace. Teach me to be a peacemaker, O God. May I speak words of encouragement, not criticism; good, not evil; truth, not lies; praise, not gossip; reconciliation, not division. … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer
Tagged morning prayer, peacemaker, Psalm 19:14
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Sketched Prayers
I draw some of my prayers. They’re simple line sketches, something I could squeeze into the margins of my Bible. It need not be perfect — God knows what I mean.
Posted in Prayer Pictures, Verse Art
Tagged Prayer Pictures, Psalm 19:14
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My Words
Teach me, O Lord, to watch my words. Teach me to ask, “What would Jesus say, text, type, think or treasure?” Teach me to do likewise.
Posted in Building character
Tagged Prayer Pictures, Psalm 19:14, thoughts, words
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Unacceptable Thoughts
Let’s look at another part of yesterday’s verse: Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May . . . my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord. I think I know what others are thinking. I pass judgment based on my thoughts about … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Psalm 19:14, thoughts, unacceptable
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Unacceptable Words
All too often, I hear words that bother me. Words that would have been unacceptable in by-gone years. What words bother you? Swear words Nasty names Insults It feels like an out-of-control playground, with no adult supervision. Problem is, … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged acceptable, Psalm 19:14, words
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