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“A cock must crow, a mole dig, to the glory of God.” --C.S. Lewis
Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
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There is some truth to what Henry Ford is saying here. But thinking positively that we can do something is not the sum of the Christian life. There is more, and I will discuss it in my next blogpost.
In the meantime, enjoy this quote from one of our industrial titans.
You can go confidently into your dreams not because they are your dreams but because they are God's dreams for you. You can go confidently into your dreams not on your own power, but on God's power. And can you then live the life you've imagined? No, actually, because what God has in mind for you is beyond your imagining. He's a big God and He loves you so very much.
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So often we put ourselves and our needs on hold while we race to support everyone else. Over time, our dreams get lost. We may not even know who we are, asking ourselves "what is my purpose in life?
But if we stop for a moment and attune ourselves to ourselves, we can find those buried hopes and dreams just waiting to burst forth. Here are 5 simple ways you can begin, today, to begin the quest for your dream, for God's purpose for you.
This post is the first in a series of three blog posts focusing on Isaiah, Chapter 9. The three are, in order: God’s grace through His peace, God’s justice through His peace, and God’s completion of His ultimate peace.
Today we examine God grace through His peace, focusing on Isaiah 9:6.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder,
and his name shall be called[e]
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
During Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, we are anticipating Christ’s first coming as that babe born in a manger, preparing for His arrival with Scripture readings, quiet reflection, and plaintive songs. Christ’s arrival at Christmas marks a time of joy and peace, both within and without the body of Christ, as we human beings have been seeking inner peace since our...
Inspired by a sermon by the Reverend Fred Hope, pastor of Rockville Presbyterian Church, Wadmalaw Island, SC
Merriam-Webster:
Meekness: the quality or state of being meek: a mild, moderate, humble, or submissive quality
The above definition from Merriam-Webster about sums up what we understand about meekness. And this understanding we bring to our reading of the Scriptures, specifically Matthew 5:5:
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” [Matthew 5:5]
And Psalm 37:11:
“But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.” [Psalm 37:11]
But does this understanding accurately describe who we are in Christ? And just as important, does this understanding truly capture the intent of these Scriptures? Let’s get started.
In the 4th Century, when the Bible was translated into Latin, the Hebrew word (as in Psalm 37)...
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