Devotion
Trials
You perhaps recall the story of the blacksmith who gave his heart to God. Though conscientious in his living, still he was not prospering materially. In fact, it seems that from the time of his conversion more trouble, affliction and loss were sustained than ever before. Everything seemed to be going wrong. One day a […]
Seven Wonders
A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St. Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall […]
Ugly
Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love. The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. To start with, he had only one […]
Love for God
A wise post: The fathers of the church defined it as this…. The love of a slave….fearful of punishment. The love of a servant….desiring a reward. and The love of a son…..desiring only God, irregardless of punishments and rewards. The fathers teach that all above is genuine faith and acceptable to God, one loves God […]
Love (C S Lewis)
“Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your […]
Blasphemy
One friend wrote: your study gives us some helpful ideas about how to avoid wrongly using the Lord’s name. Yet it might be said that the message here is a “negative” one. Nathan: It’s a bit hard to avoid that – it was an attempt at commentary on a “Thou shalt not…”, so I have […]
At peace
ASLEEP IN THE STORM The storm was raging. The sea was beating against the rocks in huge, dashing waves. The lightning was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the wind was blowing; but the little bird was sound asleep in the crevice of the rock, its head tucked serenely under its wing. That is peace: to […]
The Freedom of Forgiving
Kelly Arabie Have you been hurt so deeply that you feel trapped by the pain? Living with the memories of the offense feels like you’re locked in a stone fortress. Roaming the dark hallways, you search for an escape from the looming images of betrayal that line the walls. No way out appears, save one-the […]
Christmas Surprise
“Who would think that what was needed To transform and save the earth Might not be a plan or army Proud in purpose, proved in worth? Who would think, despite derision, That a child should lead the way? God surprises earth with heaven, Coming here on Christmas day.” John Bell
Were You Colder Than This?
(~) “Were You Colder Than This?” (Written by Ruth Seamands) It was Christmas Eve in Korea. An expectant mother walked through the snow to the home of a missionary friend where she knew she could find help. A short way down the road from the mission house was a deep gully spanned by a bridge. […]
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