“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?” Luke 11:13
Reminders for the New School Year ~ (Part 2) ~ Asking
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CONTENTMENT | GOD'S GLORY | GOD'S GRACE | GOD'S WORD | HUMILITY | PRAYER
Reminders for the New School Year
The spirit of the world says: “In everything you do ~ HAVE FUN!!!!!!!! The Spirit of God says: "Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 “The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.”...
The New Nature of the True Christian
The heart, spirit, and life of a Christian are different than an ordinary person’s life. There is an extraordinary, supernatural working of God’s grace that reforms and transforms the center of all things. It is inbred and expressed outwardly by the Holy Spirit of...
Every Good and Perfect Gift
"Coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning." Wrapped in the gift of life are many other gifts that we ordinarily take for granted. If we think only of what we can hold in our hands we miss the best gifts....
What Do You Know of God?
This question is posed to anyone who is ready to give an answer. Many can speak of a salvation experience; or of a spiritual awakening. Others may answer with what they believe about God. These are not what I am looking for. Neither do I ask for quotes from the Bible...
You Can’t Take Away My Joy
Jerry came wheeling into the kitchen last night, asking if I was still cleaning. “Sure,” I said, knowing that he was aware of my nightly schedule after dinner. Since his amputation eight years ago, he feels badly that most of the work falls on me. Last night was no...
Humility and Exaltation ~ Chapter 12
As we come to the end of our year's review of Humility~The Beauty of Holiness (PDF) by Andrew Murray there are certain things that are evident. These remain ever and always throughout this life, and concern not only the whole of this life but the next. 1. Pride must...
Jesus Never Had to Say “I’m Sorry”
He came to do the Father's will. In humility and obedience He fulfilled all requirements of the law. He personified the kingdom of God and His righteousness. He then was crucified, taking our sorriness upon Himself ~ ~ So that He might say, "Father, forgive them....
The Finish Line
Why is the last course the hardest? It seems uphill the rest of the way. ~ So that you will know that nothing has been of your own strength. It has been only by the will of the Father, the promise and calling of the Son, and the power of the Holy Spirit...