“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know.” – Walt Whitman
John 16:7-15 “But I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I am leaving; for if I do not leave, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment: …
Happy Monday – Lighter fare in the form of great quotes on life, great illustrations, humor, and occasionally, art. Today's Happy Monday post is four pics of places great places in my life. Many adventures were to be had in these wild places, many moments of both happiness and joy. I hope they bring to …
In the previous post we discussed the nature of sheep and how "we the sheeple" are pretty much the same. Understanding the work of the shepherd among the sheep, and the response of sheep to a good shepherd, will help us in our response to the Lord as our shepherd.. An old friend was a …
That makes us the "sheeple." Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd...." The role of the shepherd is a prominent theme in the Bible, both old and new testaments. It is used as a picture of how the Lord takes care of His people, and is found often in the Psalms. David, the shepherd-king, was …
Happy Monday – Lighter fare in the form of great quotes on life, great illustrations, humor, and occasionally, art. Every single day is a good day no matter how bright or dark it is, because it always brings an opportunity to start a positive beginning in your life. - Edmond Mbiaka This is a wonderful …
The story below illustrates our discussion of having faith like a child in the previous content post here. Helen Roseveare was a medical missionary in the Belgian Congo in the 1950s and 60s. She has written a number of books about the lessons learned there, and about the revival that was happening in the 1950’s …
Mark 10:13-16 “People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the …
Happy Monday – Lighter fare in the form of great quotes on life, great illustrations, humor, and occasionally, art. Exactly! Make it a good one!
From Oswald Chambers. I do not often quote an entire passage from a person, but this one truly spoke to me. I am passing it on to you in hopes it will continue to speak. This is on obedience to the heavenly vision (see Acts 26:19). If we lose “the heavenly vision” God has given …
Image via author, unnamed lake, Wallowa Mountains, Oregon From Aiden Wilson Tozer, as recorded in the book, "Experiencing the Presence of God." Speaking of our high calling: "Society is in a conspiracy to make us all bad; not too bad, because if we get too bad, we become a problem to the police. But not …
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