A. W. Pink Quote

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True liberty is not the power to live as we please, but to live as we ought.

From 2 Peter 3:10-13:  “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be destroyed with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.  Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and destroyed and the elements will melt with fire?  But, in accordance with His promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.

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.

From My Journal (4/4)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Much of nature’s journey calls man to trust the faithful river.

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(Updated April 4)

Wisdom Interceding

From 1 Kings 3:5:  “At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, ‘Ask what I should give you.'”

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Life’s adaptive landscape

Father’s faithful seeding

Walking new avenues

His wisdom interceding

 

Dreams flow with endless peace

Father’s mercy speaks

Offering new insights

His wisdom strengthens what’s weak

 

Sunrise brightens each mind

Father’s steady view

Filling one’s righteousness

His wisdom comes shining through

 

Day brimming with praises

Father’s grace feeding

Finding mountain meadows

His wisdom superseding

 

Light shall topple darkness

Father’s goodness flows

Choosing each time and place

His wisdom sends love to grow

 

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From 1 Kings 3:9:  “Give your servant, therefore, an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil, for who can govern this great people of yours?”

From My Journal (4/3)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s wisdom will help faith navigate by His way around any obstacle.

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(Updated April 3)

Sheila Walsh Quote

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Knowledge can be learned, but wisdom must be earned.  Wisdom is knowledge . . . lived.

From Proverbs 8:1-2:  “Does not wisdom call and understanding raise her voice?  On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand.”

Sheila Walsh (born 1956) is a Scottish-born, American contemporary Christian vocalist.  Her journey has also taken her into writing, speaking, and evangelizing.  

From My Journal (4/2)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes our best wisdom to share with others is to possess a heart that listens.

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(Updated April 2)

Monday Memories: Following His Voice

From 1 Peter 2:25:  “For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

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Like sheep, we wander astray

Turning away from our Lord

Feeling harassed and helpless

Sheep lost, by our own accord

 

God lays a new cornerstone

Our Good Shepherd, Holy Son

Calling us, hearing His voice

His work will never be done

 

Leading us, on this right path

Following His voice, love flows

With Him, we shall never want

Restoring souls, we all grow

 

Good Shepherd, loving His sheep

Bringing comfort, rod and staff

Green pastures, nourishing us

Still waters, on our behalf

 

Jesus, loving Good Shepherd

Unblemished, Lamb of God casts

Body and blood on that Cross

Risen Savior, His hope lasts

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From Christian author, W. Phillip Keller:  “It takes some of us a lifetime to learn that Christ, our Good Shepherd, knows exactly what He is doing with us.”

Originally published May, 2020.

From My Journal (4/1)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Scripture filled with shepherds and sheep . . . each directs our wayward hearts to hear the blessed, righteous voice of our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

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(Updated April 1)

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Nothing is impossible with God.  Will you ask the Lord to handle that specific impossibility, and then leave it with Him in a faith that simply will not doubt?

From Jeremiah 32:17:  “Ah Lord God!  It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm!  Nothing is too hard for You.”

Lessons of Faith

From John 17:25-26:  “Righteous Father, the world does not know You, but I know You, and these know that You have sent Me.  I made Your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them and I in them.”

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With every waking hour

Reading from faith’s Good Book

Guided by Jesus Christ

Spirit waits by quiet brook

 

Righteous steps lead to God

Praying for mercy’s light

Gathered by Jesus Christ

Faith growing, now taking flight

 

Journey of faith goes forth

Approaching grace-filled curve

Propelled by Jesus Christ

Goodness awaits those who serve

 

Endless lessons of faith

Teaching fills precious space

Mentored by Jesus Christ

Hope speaks, “Let’s finish this race”

 

Given tasks to complete

Hearing One lasting voice

Promised by Jesus Christ

Faith always trusting His choice

 

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From 1 Corinthians 9:24:  “Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize?  Run in such a way that you may win it.”