The preaching that this world needs most is sermons in shoes that are walking with Jesus Christ.
From Romans 6:4: “Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.”
D. L. Moody (1837-1899), also known as Dwight Lyman Moody, was an American evangelist and Christian teacher. He is frequently credited with inspiring modern mass revivalism.
At times, I find it numbing to read text from writers of the past. Some of their words continue to echo into the present.
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.
From Psalm 18:2-3: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer,my God, my rock in whom I take refuge,my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,so I shall be saved from my enemies.”
Edward Mote (1797-1874) was an English pastor and prolific hymn writer. One of his most beloved hymns, “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less,” was composed in 1834.
Surrender your mind to the Lord at the beginning of each day.
From Isaiah 50:4: “The Lord God has given mea trained tongue, that I may know how to sustainthe weary with a word. Morning by morning He wakens,wakens my earto listen as those who are taught.”
From Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.”
From Psalm 33:20-22: “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in Himbecause we trust in His holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us,even as we hope in you.”
There is something beautiful about a billion stars held steady by a God who knows that He is doing.
From Isaiah 40:26: Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them,calling them all by name; because He is great in strength,mighty in power,not one is missing.”
Donald Miller (born 1971) is an American author, speaker, and business owner. Many of his personal essays and reflections deal with faith, God, and self-discovery.
From Isaiah 66:12-13: “For thus says the Lord: I will extend prosperity to her like a riverand the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream, and you shall nurse and be carried on her armand bounced on her knees. As a mother comforts her child,so I will comfort you;you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.”