3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. 4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Proverbs 27:3-4 Jealousy: It is "the green-eyed monster that doth mock" (Othello, Shakespeare). It craves after what it does not have. It strives to keep what… Continue reading Bitter Jealousy
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Saturday Song: He Will Hold Me Fast
When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail He will hold me fast I could never keep my hold Through life’s fearful path For my love is often cold He must hold me fast Those He saves are His delight Christ will hold me fast Precious… Continue reading Saturday Song: He Will Hold Me Fast
Suddenly Gluten-Free: understanding the feelings
Suddenly Gluten-Free: 5 feelings and 5 action steps to make the change.
New Year’s Hope
Hope v. : (transitive) 1. To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. 2. To expect with confidence. (intransitive) 1. To cherish a desire with anticipation: to want something to happen or be true. 2. archaic: TRUST Hope n. : 1. archaic: TRUST, RELIANCE. 2. a. desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment;… Continue reading New Year’s Hope
Saturday Song: Christmas Medley
Come Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free... Just as we long for Jesus' second coming, others longed for his first. The story and songs of Christmas are reminders that he faithfully kept his promises in the past, so he will be faithful to kept his promises for the future. Songs (with links… Continue reading Saturday Song: Christmas Medley
September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
“For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened...” 2 Cor. 5:4 Sixteen years ago, I was getting ready for the day, when I heard news of the first plane flying into the twin towers. I watched in disbelief, frozen in front of the television, as the second plane struck. A terrible… Continue reading September 11, the Weight of the World, and the Goodness of God
Swirling Clouds and Songs
8 There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. 12 I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 86 Remembering 2-5-08 and God's amazing mercy.
Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post
It's not about the numbers chiseled in concrete, it's how you lived your life in the dash between. -- Scotty McCreery, The Dash Tombstones, life, and ambitions. This time of year, and this day in particular, people seem to think and act on these ideas more than usual. Tombstones Anyone listening to the news or… Continue reading Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post
Saturday Song: Glorious Impossible
"How will this be," she asked. "Who then can be saved?" Impossible...That's what we would say. Impossible that a virgin should give birth to a son. Impossible that God would take on human flesh and come to walk on the earth He created. Impossible for the dead to live again. "With man it is impossible,… Continue reading Saturday Song: Glorious Impossible
To love with all
Fall break means more time for reading! This week I started Dr. Helen Roseveare's book 'Living Sacrifice'. In the preface, Dr. Roseveare expounds on what it means to be "a living sacrifice" (Romans 12) and show love for God (John 14:21). At the end, she writes thoughtfully about what it means to love God with… Continue reading To love with all
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