Monthly Archives: April 2018

Friendly fire

Posted on April 30, 2018 by heartcalm7

“O God, it is You who knows my folly, And my wrongs are not hidden from You. May those who wait for You not be ashamed through me, O Lord God of hosts; May those who seek You not be … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on April 26, 2018 by heartcalm7

“Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; for our God is a consuming fire.” … Continue reading →

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Examine me, O Lord . . .

Posted on April 23, 2018 by heartcalm7

“Examine me, O Lord, and try me; Test my mind and my heart.” Psalm 26:2 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way … Continue reading →

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Keep your eye on the ball

Posted on April 19, 2018 by heartcalm7

Paul teaches us that our true life is in heaven, despite what is apparent to us in day-to-day living. “. . even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and … Continue reading →

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Cleansing, for Fruitfulness

Posted on April 16, 2018 by heartcalm7

We want badly to be useful to our Master, to fulfill the purpose for which we were created. “Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and … Continue reading →

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God forbid that we should trample the spring!

Posted on April 13, 2018 by heartcalm7

We are ambassadors for Christ, God’s representatives on earth. (2 Corinthians 5:20) Like earthly ambassadors of states, we are to represent our country and Leader in the very best light possible. “Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that … Continue reading →

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God works through you

Posted on April 9, 2018 by heartcalm7

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 NASB “Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory … Continue reading →

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He pursues us

Posted on April 6, 2018 by heartcalm7

As I grieve over family and friends who have not yet found a nourishing relationship with the Almighty, I am comforted by this love story: In an unlikely but wonderful way, the Creator of the Universe courts us. Unbelievably, He … Continue reading →

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Weakness

Posted on April 2, 2018 by heartcalm7

In our society, strength (or imagined strength) is applauded, and weakness is thought of as a defect — that you have missed the best in life. So observes J.I. Packer in an introductory interview regarding his small book Weakness Is the … Continue reading →

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