Say only what helps, each word a gift. Don’t grieve God. Don’t break his heart. His Holy Spirit, moving and breathing in you, is the most intimate part of your life, making you fit for himself. Don’t take such a gift for granted. Make a clean break with all cutting, ...
The child who defines a lie as being a "naughty word" knows perfectly well that lying consists in not speaking the truth. He is not, therefore, mistaking one thing for another, he is simply identifying them one with another by what seems to us a quaint extension of the word "lie". —...
I have often counted the first great gift of my life as that of landing in a loving and nurturing family. One wishes this were the experience of every child, but one knows better. Our family has as many quirks as any, but I can truthfully say that care and encouragement and affirmation...
Grateful for the presence of hope; grateful for the gift of life. And when I think of God’s presence in my life, I am humbled: Humbled by the gift of grace; humbled by the invitation to begin again. And when I think of God’s presence in this community, I am glad: Glad to be...
题目Mom wanted only one thing for her birthday."Can you find me another copy of this song?"she asked,and handed me a worn-out cassette tape.I know exactly what was recorded on it-"My Redeemer(救世主)."I heard the song played at least a thousand times while growing u...
she asked,and handed me a worn-out cassette tape.I knew exactly what was recorded on it:My Redeemer(救世主).I heard the song played at least a thousand times while growing up.After so many years,the cassette tape was too worn out to be used.I promised her I would find a replacement...
Amen. God is the Father of the "God Family." His family starts with Jesus Christ, His Son and also the Holy Spirit. His family is commonly known as the trinity, however the term is not in the Bible. The three of them are united as One. Jesus said that if we...
“Let the dead bury their dead,” Jesus replies, “but you go away and declare abroad the kingdom of God.” The man’s father evidently had not yet died, for if he had, it would be unlikely that his son would be here listening to Jesus. The son apparently is asking for time to ...
‘Happy Valley’. Over the years the community development team has grown to six staff. Jane now has the task of developing a strategy for the team and being able to explain to the council why it should continue to be resourced. The problem is that there does not seem to be a common ...
or to give to God what He wanted from us the most. The option to choose is there because there has been a war for our worship. (giving and receiving) Pleasure is one of the greatest gift from God, we have our five senses for that. Worship on the other hand is an in-built need ...