From My Journal (1/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

As our faith journey matures, God never hesitates in showing us more.

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 January 17)

Samuel Rutherford Quote

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They lose nothing who gain Christ.

From Mark 9:34-35:  “But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest.  He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, ‘Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.'”

Samuel Rutherford (1600-1661) was a Scottish pastor and Christian theologian.

From My Journal (1/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When positive emotions stir in one’s heart, they just might last for a lifetime.

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 January 16)

From My Journal (1/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The world sometimes seems fixed on its journey to nowhere; therefore, few may notice one’s travels to somewhere.

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 January 15)

Righteousness Through Faith

From Romans 3:20:  “For no human will be justified before Him by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”

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Falling far short

With Father’s law

Darkness of sin

Man’s many flaws

 

False righteousness

Enemy seeks

Transgressions breathe

Judgment shall speak

 

Condemnation

Actions deserved

Love intervenes

Mercy preserved

 

Empty works fade

Grace filled with love

Sin meets Savior

Called from above

 

Calvary bleeds

Empty tomb’s light

Redemption saves

Heaven’s hope bright

 

Righteousness found

In Christ, our Lord

Through faith, not works

By His accord

 

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From Romans 3:27-28:  “Then what becomes of boasting?  It is excluded.  Through what kind of law?  That of works?  No, rather through the law of faith.  For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.”

From My Journal (1/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When Christ leads us to witness God’s love, His steady light will illuminate our new, righteous path.

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 January 14)

Nicky Gumbel Quote

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Sometimes God calms the storm.  Sometimes He lets the storm rage and He calms you.

From Proverbs 10:24-25:  “What the wicked dread will come upon them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.  When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are established forever.”

Nicky Gumbel (born 1955) is an English-born Anglican pastor and Christian author.

From My Journal (1/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Eventually in life, as American President Harry Truman once said, “The buck stops here.”

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 January 13)

Beloved Shepherd (Elfchen Series #185)

Stability

Eyes

Always scanning

Shepherd leading home

Faith’s blessed green pastures

Hope

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Tranquility

Ears

Listening closely

Shepherd gathers each

Faith’s blessed still waters

Peace

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Eternity

Shepherd

Resurrection’s light

Rescued from darkness

Follow to be saved

Jesus

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From My Journal (1/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we accept Jesus and bring Him into our daily journey, His comfort and strength will fill our hope with peace.

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 January 12)