The real object of education is to leave a man in the condition of continually asking questions.
The desire of every man to have his own way becomes all the stronger when he knows that his way is a good way.
Mandell Creighton (1843-1901) was a British historian as well as a bishop in the Church of England.
From Psalm 103:8: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”
Praising God eternal
His merciful grace reigns
Steadfast, abounding love
Unshackling evil’s chains
Praising almighty God
His glory always reigns
Filled with merciful love
Blessing life, changing lanes
Praising God’s steady hand
His endless grace shall reign
Forgiveness, heals with love
Boarding heavenly train
Praising God’s Holy name
Spirit coming to reign
His mercy shared with love
Covering distant plains
Praising God’s divine plan
Son’s kingdom born to reign
Taste lasting, grace-filled love
Washing white, sinful veins
From the words of American pastor and theologian, Eugene Peterson: “God is sheer mercy and grace.”
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When our actions, words, and thoughts bring glory to God, He witnesses our humbleness.
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(Updated December 6)
We exist to exhibit God, to display His glory. We serve as canvases for His brush stroke, papers for His pen, soil for His seeds, glimpses of His image.
From Romans 11:36: “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.”
Rescinding harsh tongue
Letting kindness step forward—
Spoken thoughts matter
Always one by one
Each day shares discoveries—
Lifetime of blessings
Overcoming noise
Words beautiful and caring—
Inner peace colors
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During winter’s grayness, I wait for spring’s eventual return when the colors and songbirds begin to herald its arrival.
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(Updated December 5)
Happiness lives inside of the smallest moments.
Keep searching for the colors when everything turns gray.
Christy Ann Martine (born 1972) is a Canadian writer who shares poetry and short stories.
This poem is inspired with Creation’s visions from Psalm 104 (the poem’s first 12 verses), and with a response from the hymn “My Life Flows On in Endless Song” (the poem’s final six verses).
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Clothed with Holy majesty and honor
Heavens stretching out to infinity
Our Lord’s masterpiece endures forever
Clouds witness this sacred affinity
Earth’s foundation, never to be shaken
Lofty mountaintops look upon it all
Safe refuge waiting in fertile valleys
Creation’s spirit fulfilling each call
From flowing springs, animals quenching thirst
Every season following moon’s phases
Birds singing praise from highest tree branches
Rising and setting sun painting praises
God’s creation flowing as endless songs
Nothing shall ever shake its inner calm
Echoing across earth’s fruitful valleys
Scaling each mountaintop as joyful Psalms
Creation’s fountain forever springing
Beauty of the Lord’s harmony singing
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From Colossians 1:16: “For in Him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through Him and for Him.”
Here is the melody and lyrics to “My Life Flows On in Endless Song”:
Originally published June, 2020.
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Many devotionals use 1-2 verses of Scripture in their quest to fulfill a reader’s desire to study God’s Word. Try making it a point to read more of the surrounding verses, which will enrich one with greater Biblical understanding and perspective.
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(Updated December 4)
We aren’t free to interpret the Bible any way we want. The goal is to discover what God meant rather than to find a meaning we like.
From 2 Timothy 2:14-15: “Remind them of this, and warn them before the Lord that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by Him, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.”
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