Tag Archives: God

The Practices of a Good Religious – 1

THE life of a good religious ought to abound in every virtue so that he is interiorly what to others he appears to be. With good reason there ought to be much more within than appears on the outside, for … Continue reading

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Gideon, An Unlikely Hero – 17

Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – November 2, 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. In 1843, Mackintosh wrote his first tract entitled Peace with God. When he … Continue reading

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“You Know, Mr. President . . .”

For Saturday February 18, 2023 Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. In his book Truman, David McCullough shares this story: As President [Truman] felt more than … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 2/18/2023

Hannah’s Song: Praising the King MANY people today debate the potential as well as the limits of big government. The books of 1 and 2 Samuel make interesting reading in light of that discussion, for they offer an account of … Continue reading

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Saturday Prayer & Praise 2/18/2023

Jeremiah Burroughs: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Lord, you have given me a portion in the world. You have given me credit and a reputation among others. But what is all this to me, if I am without Christ? If … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Yodh

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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The Weaver

*Pastor’s Note: I’m always looking for Christian, inspirational poetry and I do have my favorite poets, but here’s one I found that the author is unknown, but if you would like to check out the site where I found it, … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/17/2023

The Chaplain and The Boy’s Nickel When Chaplain McCabe, who later on became a bishop, had set out to raise a million dollars for missions he met many disappointments and was often greatly discouraged. One day while going through a … Continue reading

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Revelation 21:4

Friday February 17, 2023 Revelation 21:4 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Oh, … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/17/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/17/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we pray for ourselves. We are your creation. We acknowledge that we are wonderfully made. We are capable of amazing acts of kindness, love and understanding. Yet we also know our need of your healing, … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Teth

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Wherever You Are . . . I Still Love You

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s a poem from a beautiful Sister-in-Christ, Monika Langguth. You can check out Monika’s book of poetry, Gifts To The Giver and her information on our site, including her Facebook page, at the following link: Christian Books & … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/16/2023

From 5 Cents to $100 One time a poor little boy saw all the big people putting money into the offering plate. He didn’t have anything to give but five marbles in his pocket. He put them into the plate! … Continue reading

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The Inspiration of Spiritual Initiative

Thursday February 16, 2023 Ephesians 5:14 “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead.” All initiative is not inspired. A man may say to you—‘Buck up, take your disinclination by the throat, throw it overboard, and walk out into the … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/16/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 2/16/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Forgive us, Father, that though we possess the Bible, we rarely read it. Forgive us that though we read it, we rarely think about what you have told us. Forgive us that even when we have … Continue reading

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Psalm 119 – Heth

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading

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Come . . . Follow Me

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s another poem from our Christian Brother-in-Christ, Mike Armijo. You can check out Mike’s new book of poetry, The Journey Home and his information on our site, including his Facebook page, at the following link: Mike Armijo. As … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/15/2023

Hattie’s 57 Pennies Hattie Wiatt, a little girl, came to a small Sunday school and asked to be taken in, but it was explained there was no room for her. In less than two years she fell ill, and slipped … Continue reading

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