Quiet Desperation or Real Life
And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and tell of His deeds in songs of joy. Psalm 107:22 “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go the grave with the song still in them.” (Henry David Thoreau) I got up from watching a movie called “Another Year” with this quote on my mind. …
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And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 I recently met with an old friend who I rarely get…
Read MoreSnide Comments in the Church
All the believers were one in heart and mind. Acts 4:32 I have just finished reading a book called “Fresh Power” by Jim Cymbala and Dean Merrill. There is a chapter entitled “A House United” that focuses on unity in the body of Christ. It has reminded me how serious a matter disunity in the…
Read MoreEnemy Territory
Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD; because of these same…
Read MoreWar on Worry
Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD I will be joyful in God my Savior. …
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A white envelope, hand written, addressed in pink ink, a pink daisy on the return address, and a basket of purple flowers on the stamp. This is a description of the envelope I sent out recently with a ministry letter to directors of Women’s ministries in various churches. If you receive this bright and –…
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