Jerusalem. The city that should be the safest sanctuary will instead become the snare.
How?
All a matter of perspective.
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Then Isaiah and the prophetess, his wife, had a son and God delivered more details about what was to come.
And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a son. Then the Lord said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz, or before the child knows how to call ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria will be carried away by the king of Assyria.”Isaiah…
A academic reflection of Dallas Willard's "Renovation of the Heart"
What book would you recommend? “That’s interesting, I’d like to know something about spirituality. Can you recommend something for me to read that would be helpful?”
Introduction
This essay is framed in the context of Christianity. Spirituality must be viewed from our own lived experience and our weltanschauung[1] and it would be disingenuous to not be authentically Christian and…
True Worshippers Don't Have to Be Told to Worship God
The act of worship is expressed daily by every creation – nature, animals, the heavens, and mankind. This act that we do is praise.
Praising is very important, and learning about it has and will do wonders for your life. That is why we do it so much! We praise at ballgames, concerts and celebrities idols. We don’t have a problem with praising anyone or anything. However, when the scriptures tell…
by Emma Danzey | Have you ever come across a Bible verse and you just thought, “What on earth does that mean?” Or “Why is this said, how is this possible?” It can be easy to glaze over and forget about that thought, but the truth is that God welcomes our questions. He invites our searching, and He encourages us to seek Him and His Word....
What Do You Believe During Your Time in the Wilderness? (192) - May 6 2023
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Pastor Catrice speaks on this week’s topic about the heart of the Christian when finding themselves in a Wilderness.
Moses sent out scouts to report back what they found in Canaan, the land which God had given His children. However, some of them brought back an evil report because they were afraid by what they saw and didn’t acknowledge the Lord and believe He would give…
I’m a big fan of the TV talent show, “The Voice”. To make it past the first audition, the contestants belt out a song while the chairs of the judges are turned away from them. Then the judges base their decision solely on how good their voice is — not by how they look or their stage presence.
If they are a good singer, the judges will hit the big button on their chairs which turns them around.…
It's What's Inside That Counts: Keep Your Heart With Diligence
It’s What’s Inside That Counts: Keep Your Heart With Diligence
Hank Williams knew that it’s what’s inside that counts. He said that what’s in our hearts can make us uncomfortable, even unable to sleep! And as the chorus of his song says, when it comes to broken promises, “Your cheatin’ heart will tell on you…” According to Hank, your heart can get you into trouble. The Bible talks about the same thing, but puts it this way: Keep your heart with all…
We will speak with grace. Please pray that Heavenly Father will give His children a heart to love others and make our mouths an outlet to bless others.
He who speaks impetuously pierces like a sword, but the tongue of a wise man is healing (Proverbs 12: 18).
12/19 Bible Verses
Who so keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. (Proverbs 21: 23)
He who guards his mouth and tongue will keep himself from disaster (Proverbs 21:23).
12/19 Good Words
1. The secret to getting ahead is taking action.
You sluggard, watch the movements of the ants and you will gain wisdom (Proverbs 6:6).
2. Lower the cup to hold water, lower the body to fill it with wisdom. If you can bend and stretch in everything, your life will be complete.
Hymn: I heard the angels singing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_745iXfS32k
🌺12/19 活出美好🌺
說話都會帶著恩典,求天��叫祂的兒女有顆愛人的心,讓我們的口成為祝福人的出口。
說話浮躁的,如刀刺人;智慧人的舌頭卻為醫人的良藥 (箴言12: 18 )。
12/19 圣经金句
Who so keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. (Proverbs 21: 23)