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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on December 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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The right thing to do with habits is to lose them in the life of the Lord, until every habit is so practiced that there is no conscious habit at all.

From Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

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.

A. W. Tozer Quote

Posted on December 11, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Faith, as Paul saw it, was a living, flaming thing leading to surrender and obedience to the commandments of Christ.

From 1 John 2:3: “Now by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commandments.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on December 4, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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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.”

From His Heart

Posted on November 19, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 105:3-4: “Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.”

Quiet morning minutes

Sharing from His heart

Rendezvous with Father

Blessing day’s fresh start

Reading from God’s own Word

Peace fills from His heart

Replacing all darkness

Light’s mercy imparts

Master’s most tender touch

Moving from His heart

Blessed hymns freely praise

Singing every part

Painting nature’s landscape

Visions from His heart

Offering perfection

Creator’s fine art

Father’s trusted wisdom

Speaking from His heart

Righteousness leads faith’s path

Guiding light’s head start

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From Psalm 51:10-12: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.”

Finding Mercy’s Strength

Posted on November 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Romans 8:28: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

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Life’s struggles

Waiting ahead

Finding mercy’s strength

Nourishing daily bread

Father’s Word

Sharing insight

Hearing blessed truth

Following Spirit’s light

Faith in Christ

Setting us free

Leading every step

Escaping stormy seas

Grace-filled love

Coming from God

Extending goodness

Feeling no longer flawed

Sinful past

Fleeing its flood

Praying before cross

Witnessing Savior’s blood

From John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.”

Parker Palmer Quote

Posted on November 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

Wholeness does not mean perfection: it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.

From Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”

Parker Palmer (born 1939) is an American author and educator. Much of his writing has focused on issues dealing with leadership, spirituality, and social change.

Morning Gathering

Posted on November 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 30:5: “For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

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Morning gathering

Hearing Christ’s invite

Come now, rest a spell

Witnessing His delight

Tasting each morning

Sweetness of His grace

Reading Father’s Word

Peace fills this very place

Blessed morning time

Taking faithful walk

Christ offers His love

Trusting salvation’s rock

Finding morning’s truth

Gospel’s foundation

Maturing in faith

Father’s new creation

Tomorrow morning

Gathering again

Precious time with Christ

Praising His lasting reign

From Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

Charles Stanley Quote

Posted on November 3, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

We need godly knowledge and principles to guide us, which is why we must make meditation on the Word a daily habit.

From Psalm 119:97-98: “Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.”

John Barth Quote

Posted on October 25, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s Word about man.

From Genesis 1:1-4: “When God began to create the heavens and the earth, the earth was complete chaos, and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness.”

John Barth (born 1930) is an American writer who is best known for his works of fiction.

Redemption’s Ticket

Posted on October 15, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

From Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Dotting I’s, crossing T’s

Life’s performance checklist

Nice life bestowed on thee

Knowing Father shall insist

Worshipping each Sunday

Dollars fill collection

Mirror says, “Good Christian”

Seeking Father’s affection

Feeling faith’s emptiness

Life’s perfection falls short

Redemption’s ticket waits

Striving for Father’s passport

Hearing at last, Word’s truth

New covenant shall rise

Hope’s mercy calls for faith

Fulfilling Father’s franchise

Receiving salvation

Despite life’s sinful walk

By grace, Savior redeems

Grasping Father’s faithful rock

Leaving life’s performance treadmill, the Gospel’s true road offers guidance through our Savior’s blessed grace–as we walk faithfully in His light into new life.

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