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Psalm 119 David begins in verses 1-8 by recognizing two things. First, that those who walk according to the Lord's commands are blameless indeed. Secondly, that his own heart is deficient in exactly this blessing; "Oh, that my ways were steadfast...
This was written by a lady who went to be with the Lord just in the last few days. I didn't know her, but it's a great poem and a worthy tribute. Since it wasn't mine I put it up as a page, but I've been feeling a strong urge to share...
When we are properly "tuned up" spiritually, our words and thoughts match the promptings of our spirits perfectly. Non-Christians, immature Christians, and those with sin or emotional issues, however, will not be so in harmony, and in talking...
A subject guaranteed to be controversial, and, while I'm by no means a therapist, it's clear that there are spiritual principals that can and ought be examined prayerfully, especially considering the prevalence of such things in today's society...
There is a place, whether on this earth or elsewhere I cannot say, where time at last shakes hands with vast eternity. It is a valley, this magical place - a lovely, lush, and fertile valley, bordered on both the east and west by huge, majestic mountains...
"Study to Show Yourself Approved of God..." Recently, I went through a major trial with a person who is extremely dear to me. At first her attitude was very encouraging. She saw I was a bit down and she said she couldn't wait to see how...
Reading: 2 Samuel 6: 1-9 Before the shed blood of our Messiah, the Ark was the place where God met man for personal communion. God gave very specific instructions on how it was to be built, what materials were to be used, how it was to be handled and...
A man I met recently told me a story that I think is illustrative. He is a young guy, early to mid twenties, very gregarious and outgoing. A few years ago he married a girl who is completely his opposite. She hates going out and feels uncomfortable in...
I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of...
Growing up I had a number of friends with whom I spent nearly every day. We lived in the country and we would ride bikes, play games, walk in the woods, swim in the summer, sled and have snowball fights in the winter, etc. We had our occasional tiffs...
I used to think it was sad when I saw otherwise faithful people rely only on what they could see in front of them and not recognize even a glimmer of what would be if they could see God's hand in the matter. I still think that, but I've come to...