February 2012
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“Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace...”
– Romans 5:1
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“Yet now he has reconciled you to himself through the death of Christ in his...”
– Colossians 1:22
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“For by grace [unmerited favor] you have been saved [rescued from spiritual death...”
– Ephesians 2:8-9
January 2012
6 posts
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See...”
– Psalm 139:23-24
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I am complete in Christ.
Last week, our church had a conference for its’ youth and young adults. I was really hoping to get a lot out of it - that it would be some kind of turning point.
Although the speakers were great and there was so much to ponder on, for some reason I couldn’t receive it properly in my heart. It was so frustrating! I was hungry for faith, passion and purpose, but my heart hadn’t...
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“God chose me because I was weak enough. God does not do His great work by large...”
– Hudson Taylor, 1894
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“We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering...”
– 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 (MSG)
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“Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not...”
– 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
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“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you...”
– Matthew 6:25-34
December 2011
3 posts
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“…make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness,...”
– 2 Peter 1:5a-6a
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“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my...”
– Psalm 73:26
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Hudson Taylor
‘I thought to myself when I get out to China I shall have no claim on anyone for anything; my only claim will be on God. How important, therefore, to learn before leaving England to move man, through God, by prayer alone.’ Hudson Taylor
John Pollock writes in a biography of the man:
‘Hudson learned to live each day without knowing whether he would have money for the next,...
November 2011
5 posts
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“We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and...”
– James 5:11
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confidence from faith.
Hebrews 11 talks about the ‘heroes of faith’ - Noah, Abraham, Moses… the list goes on and on.
If you’re lacking self-confidence like I am, consider this: we’re vessels through which God can work. All we need to do is have faith in God who resides within us for He is capable! He can shut lions’ mouths, quench flames, part the seas, resurrect!
If I lack...
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“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their...”
– Psalm 107:13
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“It has been well said that no man ever sank under the burden of the day. It is...”
– George McDonald (Scottish Preacher)
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“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not...”
– Colossians 3:23
October 2011
52 posts
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Virtues
Notes from C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity.
Prudence: practical common sense; taking the trouble to think out what you’re doing and what is likely to come of it.
Temperance: not abstaining, but going the right length and no further. The things themselves are not bad, and one must not look down on others who use them.
Justice: ‘fairness’; it includes honesty, give and take,...
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“Fear of the Lord is true wisdom, to forsake evil is real understanding.”
– Job 28:28
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“How joyful are those who fear the Lord… their children will be successful...”
– Psalms 112:1-2
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“May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how...”
– Ephesians 3:18-19
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“Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly....”
– Psalms 112:5-6
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“How joyful are those who fear the Lord - all who follow His ways! You will enjoy...”
– Psalms 128:1-2
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“Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for...”
– Psalms 95:6-7
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“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
– Hebrews 11:1
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“When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will...”
– Psalms 91:15
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“Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see - how good God is. Blessed are...”
– Psalms 34:8
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“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey His commandments...”
– Psalms 111:10
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“The Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord...”
– Psalms 84:11
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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all...”
– Mark 12:30
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“With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are...”
– Mark 10:27
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“I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death,...”
– Romans 8:38-39
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The names of God
Elohim – the Creator El Elyon – God most high El Roi – the God who sees El Shaddai – the All-Sufficient One Adonai – the Lord, Jehovah Jehovah Jireh – the Lord will provide Jehovah Rapha – the Lord who heals Jehovah Shalom – the Lord is peace Jehovah Raah – the Lord is my Shepherd
= LORD JESUS CHRIST
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“Wait for the Lord; be strong & take heart & wait for the Lord.”
– Psalm 27:14
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“He has made everything beautiful in its time.”
– Ecclesiastes 3:11
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“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have [perfect] peace and...”
– John 16:33
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“You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are – no more, no less....”
– Matthew 5:5
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“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways are my ways,...”
– Isaiah 55:8-9
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“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
– 2 Corinthians 12:9
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“For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
– 2 Cor 12:10b
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“You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in...”
– Psalm 73:24-25
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“The Lord is my strength, my shield from every danger I trust in Him with all my...”
– Psalm 28:7
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“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.”
– Proverbs 16:3
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“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful...”
– James 5:16b
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“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”
– Ecclesiastes 3:1
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“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work...”
– Acts 20:24
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“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
– Acts 20:35
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“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a...”
– 2 Timothy 1:7
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“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,...”
– Philippians 4:8-9
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“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet...”
– 2 Corinthians 4:16