“Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?”– Francis Chan Now this quote really makes me think. What do you think about it? Father, teach me humility. Teach me to obey and not “require” anContinue reading “Worship in All Situations”
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Are You a Pharisee?
“A pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself”.― A.W. Tozer Makes you think, doesn’t it? Which are you? Father, let me dispose of the ways of the pharisee and, instead, adopt the ways of Jesus. Like him, let me be filledContinue reading “Are You a Pharisee?”
Prayer
“Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets -the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God.” Amy Charmichael Oh, Lord, if I could only be like this. Bring me closer every day, Father. What enables you to see theContinue reading “Prayer”
Names
“Names tell stories, most of all the name which is above all other names, the name of Jesus. In his name I am called to live. His name has become my house, my dwelling place, my refuge, my ark. His name has to start telling the story of being born, growing up, growing old, andContinue reading “Names”
Trusting God
“Trust whatever He has for you. It will be better than anything you can plan for yourself.” — Francis Chan How often I whine and complain to God about my circumstances. Instead, I should put all my trust in his plans for me. They are for my good because he loves his children and wantsContinue reading “Trusting God”
Through a Knothole
“The best we can hope for in this life is a knothole peek at the shining realities ahead. -Joni Eareckson Tada. I love the imagery from this quote. Oh, the joy to have that peek into God’s glories that await us. In the meantime, he calls us to serve others and to reflect his gloryContinue reading “Through a Knothole”
Prefer One Another
“I know of nothing that speaks louder for Christ and Christianity than to see a man or woman giving up what they call their rights for others, and ‘in honor preferring one another.” – D.L. Moody Lord, teach me to love others the way you love them. Teach me to humbly honor them as youContinue reading “Prefer One Another”
Keep Your Heart Right with Christ
“Have your heart right with Christ, and he will visit you often, and so turn weekdays into Sundays, meals into sacraments, homes into temples, and earth into heaven.” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Great words of wisdom here from Charles H. Spurgeon. Keeping our hearts right with Christ is a process, often involving time in HisContinue reading “Keep Your Heart Right with Christ”
How Do We Love Others?
“God’s definition of what matters is pretty straightforward. He measures our lives by how we love.” — Francis Chan Lord, show me the ways you would have me demonstrate your love to others. Teach me love like you do.
Come to Rest
“The literal translation of the words ‘pray always’ is ‘come to rest.’ The Greek word for rest is hesychia, and hesychasm is the term which refers to the spirituality of the desert. A hesychast is a man or a woman who seeks solitude and silence as the ways to unceasing prayer. The prayer of theContinue reading “Come to Rest”
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