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Vance Havner Quote

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If you are a Christian, you are not a citizen of this world trying to get to heaven; you are a citizen of heaven making your way through this world.

From Ephesians 2:18-20:  “For through Him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father.  So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.”

Vance Havner (1901-1986) was an American pastor and Christian author.  During his many years of service to the Lord, he preached throughout America.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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We act like pagans in a crisis, only one out of a crowd is daring enough to bank his faith in the character of God.

From Luke 9:61-62:  “Another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.’  And Jesus said to him, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.'”

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.

Reba McEntire Quote

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I can’t imagine living a life without God in my life.  He’s my confidant, He’s my advisor, He’s my director.

From Psalm 25:4-5:  “Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths.  Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all day long.”

Reba McEntire (born 1955) is an American country music singer and actress.  She has earned the nickname of “Queen of Country.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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If we think that the Lord has suddenly abandoned us, we are walking by sight and not by faith.

From Hebrews 13:8:  “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

One More Onboard

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From Hebrews 10:22:  “Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”

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Faith filled with confidence

Sanctuary’s door opens wide

Backed by shed blood of Christ

Flesh given at cross, where He died

 

Faith’s lasting commitment

Inner resources standing firm

Backed by trust found in Christ

Great High Priest shall always affirm

 

Faith witnesses Good News

Sufficient to pass any test

Backed by grace, sent from Christ

Holy Spirit shall never rest

 

Faith’s hunger filled with hope

Unwavering assurance holds

Backed by love, shared through Christ

Mercy guides heart to Heaven’s fold

 

Faith walks with endurance

Always forward to God’s reward

Backed by witness of Christ

Redemption brings one more onboard

 

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From Hebrews 10:35-36:  “Do not, therefore, abandon that boldness of yours; it brings a great reward.  For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised.”

Humility’s Witness (Elfchen Series #204)

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Rebirth

Enlightened

Accepting Jesus

One, true Messiah

Through Him, new life

Beholding

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Manifest

Empowered

Denying oneself

Ready to serve

Heart overflows with grace

Believing

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Resolute

Undaunted

Emptying thyself

Filled with faithfulness

Carrying Christ’s own cross

Following

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.

Charles Swindoll Quote

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God knows, right down to the final nub, exactly where you are in life.  He sees.  He cares.  He is aware.  And best of all, He is touched by it.

From Exodus 3:7:  “Then the Lord said, ‘I have observed the misery of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters.  Indeed, I know their sufferings.'”

Taken From a Church Sign

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When life is not a bed of roses, remember who wore the crown of thorns.

From John 19:1-6:  “Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.  And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they dressed Him in a purple robe.  They kept coming up to Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’ and striking Him on the face.  Pilate went out again and said to them, ‘Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no case against Him.’  So Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, ‘Behold the man!’  When the chief priests and the police saw Him, they shouted, ‘Crucify Him!  Crucify Him!'”

Oswald Chambers Quote

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God does not keep a man immune from trouble; He says–“I will be with him in trouble.”

From Romans 8:35:  “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword? 

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.

Transforming Witness (Elfchen Series #202)

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Heartfelt Lessons

Experiencing

Father’s teachings

Moments of worship

Maturing with faithful steps

Hope

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Mountaintop Hymn

Praising

Heavenly Father

Rock of salvation

Inscribing faith’s enduring song

Joy

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Spiritual Journey

Witnessing

Father’s promises

Gentleness molding faith

Wayward sheep leaving wilderness

Peace

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This series of poems (written in the German-inspired style of Elfchen or Elevenie) shares a total of eleven words in each poem, with a sequence by line of one, two, three, four, and one words.