Posts Tagged ‘belief’
richly dwelling word
I can’t let another April pass this journal without a post, and so a glimpse into what I am contemplating today.
At the beginning of the month, I resolved to read one of Paul’s letters (the same one) every day for an entire month. Also, in the study group I attend we did something similar, but [...]
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no, i am not
Do not judge me on your preconceived notions. Do not apply the mistakes of others to me and account me guilty.
I am not of Paul, or Apollos, or Mike, or John or anyone else. I am of Christ. I am His. I have to find my own way, make my own mistakes and learn from [...]
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on being mature
I am reading a book tonight, and considering a quote from it.
A mature Christian finds his or her fulfillment in living faithfully before God – that is, in being a mature person, not in being around a particular person. Most of our relational dissatisfaction stems in actuality from self-hatred. We don’t like what we’ve done [...]
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Have you read the words of Micah lately? Most people are familiar with the passage(6:8), as an instruction on the way to live life, but have you read the preceding verses? Or just picked out the words as a nice homily to mouth when you are doubtful?
I think this piece of scripture was intended for [...]
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all you do
Colossians 3:17
(KJV)
And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him.
(NIV)
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Today I need to [...]
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Tags: behavior, belief, God, living, thankfulness
velvet faith
I am reading Rob Bell’s Velvet Elvis at the moment; a book recommended to me. First, I find it interesting because of the literary style – it seems very “30 second commercial” type of language. The statements are short and to the point, and they don’t flow together. Not that the book is incohesive and [...]
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Places I Wander
