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Faith’s New Song

Posted on November 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 98:1: “O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. His right hand and His holy arm have gotten Him victory.”

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Praising God in Heaven

Faith’s new song

Singing of His goodness

Always strong

Revealing steadfast love

Mercy rings

Sharing faith’s victory

Christ, our King

Marking each joyful note

Faith sings out

Resounding with trumpets

Grace shall shout

Hearing all oceans roar

Faith claps hands

Coming of our Savior

As God planned

Breathing with His delight

Spirit sings

Shepherding every lamb

Faith’s wellspring

From Psalm 98:3: “He has remembered His steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.”

George Whitefield Quote

Posted on November 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Be humble, talk little, think and pray much.

From 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray, seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

George Whitefield (1714-1770) was an English-born pastor and Christian evangelist. He spent the second half of his life in the American colonies.

Triple Blessings (Elfchen Series #127)

Posted on November 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Blessed Conversation

Listening

Without ceasing

Holy heavenly Father

Sharing His lasting Word

Prayer

Blessed Encouragement

Growing

Spirit within

Enduring with patience

Overcoming power of darkness

Hope

Blessed Harvest

Praising

Savior Jesus

Living godly life

Bearing His divine fruit

Strength

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Harry Emerson Fosdick Quote

Posted on November 18, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.

From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”

Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was an American pastor who was an influential voice in American Protestantism.

Lasting Foundation

Posted on November 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Luke 21:17-19: “You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.”

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Facing life’s trials

To whom shall we turn?

Walking every mile

Faith in God shall yearn

Fading sun grows dark

From whom comes next light?

Igniting faith’s spark

God’s mercy glows bright

Leading each nation

To whom shall we pray?

Lasting foundation

God’s faith never sways

Fleeing darkest flames

From whom comes safe place?

Living God takes aim

Faith’s grace-filled embrace

From Malachi 4:2-3: “But for you who revere My name the sun of righteousness shall rise, with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. And you shall tread down the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day when I act, says the Lord of hosts.”

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on November 16, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

We have all to find our niche in life, and spiritually we find it when we receive our ministry from the Lord.

From Acts 20:24: “But I do not count my life of any value to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the good news of God’s grace.”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher. Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons. Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST. I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Monday Memories: Morning Praise

Posted on November 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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From Proverbs 3:26: “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

This early morning time

Brings moments of praise

Spirits gather to climb

Warmed by the sun’s rays

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Another day appears ready

Feet will not stumble

God’s Word marches steady

Never afraid to tumble

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

For the humble receive

God’s favor and love

Avoid those who deceive

Look to Heaven above

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Arise, prepared for the Lord

He’s endlessly in control

Arming all with His sword

Leading us out on patrol

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

This morn sings a song

Filling with God’s praises

One cannot be wrong

With Salvation, He raises

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Nourish us right now

God’s manna is ready

Take a knee and bow

He keeps us steady

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Our day comes alive

From God’s trusting light

Allowing us to thrive

‘Til day becomes night

God’s Word arrives at dawn

Always full, never gone

Originally published August, 2019.

Dorothea Brande Quote

Posted on November 14, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Man’s mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled.

From Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever task you must do, work as if your soul depends on it, as for the Lord and not for humans, since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you serve the Lord Christ.”

Dorothea Brande (1893-1948) was an American writer and editor. From the 1920s and 1930s, her most sustaining works deal with beginning any writing enterprise.

Love’s Goodness

Posted on November 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 1:4-5: “Just as He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him in love. He destined us for adoption as His children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will.”

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Father’s divine design

Anchored in His love

Through our Lord Jesus Christ

Grace shines from above

Father showing mercy

Love’s eternal gift

Patient kindness sending

Life-changing airlift

Father guiding all things

Built around His love

Sending His only Son

Hope reigns from above

Father always believes

Love’s goodness in man

Rejoicing in His truth

Redemption’s firm plan

Father’s forgiving act

Filled with lasting love

His wisdom and insight

Praise His glory above

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-6: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on November 13, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Because God love us, we can trust how He wants to shape our lives.

From Isaiah 45:9: “Woe to those who strive with their Maker, earthen vessels with the potter! Does the clay say to the one who fashions it, ‘What are you making’? or ‘Your work has no handles’?”

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Blessed Encouragement

Blessed Harvest

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