In my personal communion this morning I seemed to be drawn closer to our heavenly Father to experience His presence in a greater way than ever before. All that I seemed to have was words that my English-speaking Bible provides. But the words “Almighty,” “holy,”...
"To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." Jude 25 Image
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...
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 was conceived in the womb of the virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit; and born of her. He finished the work of salvation for His people; and returned to the glory of the Father. ~ So that He is now filling us with His grace; by the Holy Spirit birthing us into His...
“Surely oppression drives the wise into madness,” Ecclesiastes 7:7 Oppression is not an ordinary subject of conversation, nor one that we spend much time thinking about; but it has become a primary thought for me, which has grown to greater proportions of my thinking...
Art: Kourtney Axelberg
In following the Shepherd, I have attempted to keep my mind pure. I have learned not to read certain books or articles. But, online it is difficult to avoid images that may be offensive; those that we know are abominable to God. There are some that cause me to...
The last two chapters of Andrew Murray’s Humility (PDF) are extremes. From this chapter that deals with the valley, the last chapter takes us to the pinnacle. When we reach the depths of humility then we are lifted to the heights of Christ’s glory. And here is true...