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Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on March 5, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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God engineers everything; wherever He puts us our one great aim is to pour out a whole-hearted devotion to Him in that particular work.

From 1 Corinthians 3:9: “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

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.

Oswald Chambers Quote

Posted on February 12, 2023 by bigskybuckeye

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But be careful to remember that you are freed for one thing only–to be absolutely devoted to your co-Worker.

From 1 Corinthians 3:9: “For we are God’s coworkers, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

Eugene Peterson Quote

Posted on December 23, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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You’re here to be LIGHT . . . Shine! Be generous with your lives.

From Matthew 5:16: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

Eugene Peterson (1932-2018) was an American pastor, theologian, and Christian author.

John Newton Quote

Posted on December 11, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Here is the humble confidence of faith–that what God begins shall not miscarry and those whom He leads shall not be lost.

From Mark 10:43-45: “But it is not so among you; instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and to give His life a ransom for many.”

John Newton (1725-1807) was an English pastor who also was a writer of several hymns, including the beloved “Amazing Grace.” His early life is filled with contrasts, when compared to his later life. He served as a ship’s captain during the slave trade, but later renounced his work after his conversion to Christianity. He became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade later in his life.

Pearl S. Buck Quotes

Posted on September 6, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought.

To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.

American writer and novelist, Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973), spent much of her early life in China as a missionary. She was widely heralded for her book, THE GOOD EARTH, which was published in 1931. She garnered the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and later the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938.

Arthur Ashe Quotes

Posted on May 10, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.

Start where you are, use what you have.

Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was an American professional tennis player. During his distinguished career, he won 76 tournament titles, including three Grand Slam tournaments.

Charles Swindoll Quote

Posted on September 19, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

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To be humble in heart . . . is to be submissive to the core. It involves being more interested in serving the needs of others than in having one’s own needs met.

From Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.”

Making a Difference

Posted on March 7, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

From 1 Corinthians 1:8-9: “He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by Him you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

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Responsible actions

Stir God’s amazing grace

Making a difference

Foundation’s caring base

Lord, master, creator

From heaven to this earth

Making a difference

Anchors ships at His berth

Inviting each of us

Share His Word with others

Making a difference

Love sisters and brothers

Lord calling us to serve

Caring for those in need

Making a difference

Loving each tender reed

Blessed with Father’s goodness

Fortunate with enough

Making a difference

For others, do enough

Our Lord reaches deeply

Into souls, hearts, and minds

Making a difference

Servant’s gifts will He find

From 1 Peter 4:8-10: “ Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”

Martin Luther Quote

Posted on March 2, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to all.

From 1 Corinthians 9:19: “For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them.”

With Us (Elfchen Series #45)

Posted on February 12, 2021 by bigskybuckeye

Serving

Called

By Christ

Servants to all

Graced as faithful witnesses

Christ-like

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Restoring

Waiting

For God

Resting with quietness

Lord’s refuge and strength

Patience

Beholding

Goodness

Holy uprightness

Stands blessed Father

Steadfast love and faithfulness

Teaching

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Beholding

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