The congested city transformed into tranquil countryside and soon we arrived at a large property with modest dwelling. The sak yant tattoo would not be given in a temple but instead at a samnak, or tattoo studio, next to the Ajarn’s home. A Buddhist shrine where we gave our blessings. ...
A particular verse of scripture has often given me pause when pondering about the importance of being of one heart and one mind in our pursuit of Zion. Teaching his newly called Twelve Apostles, Jesus Christtold them: “Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to se...
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things...
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Grant me the discernment to identify negative, anxious, or sinful thoughts as they arise, and empower me to replace them with thoughts that are pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, as your Word teaches inPhilippians 4:8. May my mind be a dwelling place for your truth and light. ...
There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar, For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there. In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, ...
Next to your duty to God comes your duty to your parents; and you can never form an excellent, amiable1, and lovely character, unless the foundation of it is laid in filial piety2, as well as in piety towards God. Solomon says to the young, “Hear the instruction of thy father, ...