Author Archives: heartcalm7

Diligence vs Dependence

Posted on July 1, 2019 by heartcalm7

There is a spiritual tension between two concepts of what we must do to become all that God intended us to be – to live in a way that pleases Him. On the one hand, we are incapable (Romans 5:6) … Continue reading →

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New wine! Empowered by grace.

Posted on June 24, 2019 by heartcalm7

And He was also telling them a parable: “No one tears a piece of cloth from a new garment and puts it on an old garment; otherwise he will both tear the new, and the piece from the new will … Continue reading →

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Awe-struck living

Posted on June 17, 2019 by heartcalm7

Three months after their dramatic rescue from Egyptian oppression by the angel of first-born death and through the Red Sea, the Jewish people arrived at Mount Horeb (Sinai).  Here, they saw a third terrifying manifestation of their God.  Although He … Continue reading →

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Peace

Posted on June 6, 2019 by heartcalm7

Peace is a rare and fragile comfort of heart in our lives today.  It is sought desperately by worried, busy, vulnerable people everywhere.  It is hard-won and easily lost.  Much is spent on drugs, alcohol, vacations, hobbies, and new relationships … Continue reading →

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The gift of understanding

Posted on May 30, 2019 by heartcalm7

The last chapter of Luke tells the story of Jesus opening the minds and hearts of the disciples on the road to Emmaus to understand the prophecies that were fulfilled in His murder and resurrection.  These sad, discouraged followers had … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on May 27, 2019 by heartcalm7

“Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Thy Law.”        Psalm 119:18 NASB “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”       … Continue reading →

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Think deeply on that!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by heartcalm7

The Hebrew word Selah appears 71 times in the book of Psalms.  Its exact original meaning is uncertain.  Appearing in Psalms that have elsewhere words of musical direction, it is thought to be instruction for a meaningful pause, during which the … Continue reading →

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Twisted justice

Posted on May 10, 2019 by heartcalm7

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”                       2 Corinthians 5:21 “We all, like … Continue reading →

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Light

Posted on May 7, 2019 by heartcalm7

C.S. Lewis said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen:  not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” * I pray to have God’s eyes as I view the … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on May 3, 2019 by heartcalm7

I wish I could be more like Jesus.  It comforts me that this is God’s unalterable plan for me, a process that is in progress now.  (Philippians 1:6, Romans 8:29)  Glory!  Bring it on! A glaring example of the gap … Continue reading →

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