Faith is not a blind, irrational conviction. In order to believe, we must know what we believe, and the grounds on which our faith rests.
From 1 Corinthians 2:4-5: “My speech and my proclamation were made not with persuasive words of wisdom but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.”
Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.
Modest home’s hidden treasures
Forgotten for many years
Covered in dusty cobwebs
Docked at legacy’s lost pier
Climbing rickety ladder
Stepping into lifetime past
Lonely attic’s been waiting
Ship’s sails secure at each mast
Granted permission to board
Organized in tidy rows
Yesteryears displayed with love
Past voyages say hello
Quartermaster, our tour guide
Opening one box, then more
Years from long ago, shine bright
Emotions begin to soar
Resurrected memories
Each surprise follows with more
Connecting life’s precious links
Echoes from past come ashore
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Few things in life can ever compete with truly being home.
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(Updated April 18)
The team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.
Mia Hamm (born 1972) is an American professional soccer player. She played on teams who captured two Olympic gold medals as well as two World Cup championships. She was a member of the U.S. national team from 1987 to 2004.
From the words of Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher, Oswald Chambers: “If we think of prayer as the breath in our lungs and the blood from our hearts, we think rightly.”
Thinking as Jesus taught
Prayer’s breath offers peace
Blood enriched in one’s heart
Light fills faith’s every piece
Spurring each other on
Prayer links faith as one
Devotion encouraged
God sends His blessed Son
Believing Father’s Word
Prayer becomes hope’s voice
Each hour, without ceasing
Shepherd’s flock shall rejoice
Praising Christ for His light
Prayer leads to support
Faithful mercy arrives
Answers sail to each port
Walking always in faith
Prayer fills lungs with joy
Conscious of Savior’s grace
Holy Spirit deploys
From 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
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Prayer remains our encouraging avenue to approach our Father’s benevolent, open door.
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(Updated April 17)
Prayer is not so much an act as it is an attitude–an attitude of dependency, dependency upon God.
From Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer.”
Arthur Walkington (A. W.) Pink (1886-1952) was an English Bible teacher and Christian writer. Following his death, many of his writings were well-received by readers. This turnabout established him as an influential evangelical author.
Dawn’s blanketing peace
Nourishing heart’s emptiness—
Hope welcomes daylight
Sunrise warming heart
Tender peace brightens within—
Positive outlook
Silence fills sunset
Whispers swirled with lasting peace—
Heart’s most precious gift
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Dreams encourage us to keep searching for even greater light.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated April 16)
There is power in speaking dreams into existence.
When the world tells you to shrink . . . expand.
Elaine Welteroth (born 1986) is an American journalist and author.
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