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It is enough

But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” And he lay down and slept under a broom tree.Continue reading “It is enough”

Music of God

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered meContinue reading “Music of God”

Prodigal God by Timothy Keller ~ Book Review

Timothy Keller does a supurb job of unlocking the understanding of the Christian faith through his look at a well known parable of Jesus. The Prodigal God looks at the parable told by Jesus in Chapter 15 of the gospel according to Luke. It is a wonderful story that I have read many books onContinue reading “Prodigal God by Timothy Keller ~ Book Review”

Bear each others burdens…

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. ButContinue reading “Bear each others burdens…”

Harmony is not agreement but unity

Romans 15:1-6 (NRSV) We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor. For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insultContinue reading “Harmony is not agreement but unity”

Brokenhearted ~ Hurt ~ Yet Jesus can heal…

This was taken from a friends notes page of Facebook. I am fairly certain this article was written about me… I am fairly certain that there are few things as emotionally and/or Spiritually painful as having someone with whom you have lived and shared faith embracing and teaching things (in the name of tolerance andContinue reading “Brokenhearted ~ Hurt ~ Yet Jesus can heal…”

The Fullness of You…

Prayer of Invocation: Isaiah 55: 1-9 We gather today, O Lord of Life, seeking fullness. Not the fullness our world offers, but fullness that comes from You. We spend so much of our lives on things that do not count— things that promise much and give little. Help us now—today—to find fulfillment in Your love.Continue reading “The Fullness of You…”

Temptation of the Lord…

Deuteronomy 8:1-20 (NRSV) This entire commandment that I command you today you must diligently observe, so that you may live and increase, and go in and occupy the land that the Lord promised on oath to your ancestors. Remember the long way that the Lord your God has led you these forty years in theContinue reading “Temptation of the Lord…”

Attend to these things…

Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43 ESV Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. HeContinue reading “Attend to these things…”

Did you miss the sign?

John 6:24-35 (NRSV) So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum looking for Jesus. When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” Jesus answered them, “Very truly,Continue reading “Did you miss the sign?”