The Proverbs 31 Woman Finale AND an Announcement! » Good Morning Girls. Our Daily Bread. Back in the 1930s, my childhood home was loving and happy, but my parents were often away.
On those occasions, the center of warmth in our home was the kitchen and our tiny, joyous housekeeper named Annie. I spent many hours with Annie, sitting at our kitchen table reading books or playing with toys and listening to her sing and hum spirituals and hymns. From her heart sprang a continual flow of wisdom, cheerfulness, and song. One morning, with childish exuberance, I used a racial slur I had heard.
“Oh my, no,” she said, and then proceeded to pour out her heart in a gentle lecture on the harm and hurt in that, accompanied by a terrible sadness in her eyes. I learned that we cause unfathomable sorrow when we dishonor and debase others through bigotry. There is but one race: the human race. Reasons To Believe: Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, Kenneth Samples, David Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink. Fathers Love Letter Main Page - StumbleUpon. Leadership, Vision & Creativity. What to Say to the Depressed, Doubting, Skeptical, Confused, Angry.
If you care about people and risk talking to the depressed, the doubting, the skeptical, the confused, and the angry, you will soon run into a person who says to your counsel: I’ve tried that.
Whatever you say, they will minimize it and say it doesn’t work. Do not be surprised at this response. This is what it means to be depressed, doubting, skeptical, confused, angry. It means that whatever they hear sounds useless. So I want to offer some suggestions for what you say in a conversation that is about to be cut off like that. 1. First, resist the temptation to be offended. 2. Second, listen to their responses. The Wherewithal of God. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.” – Psalm 119:9 Wherewithal – have you ever used this word? The King James Version is not written in a contemporary style but the words it uses are distinct. The Paradox of the Cross - Resources. Jesus said that if we are to truly be His disciples we are to “take up our cross daily and follow Him” (Luke 9:23).
But what does that mean? To understand that, we need to understand the meaning of the cross in that time and culture. The cross has lost most of its original meaning today. It is shrouded in religiousness and mystery. It has become many things, from a religious icon to a fashion element. When we see the cross today, it is a symbol of faith, particularly the Christian faith. But in the time when Jesus made that statement, He had not yet died on the cross. In fact, it was the symbol of a very cruel death. A radical symbol. Empty File. Our Fathers Love Letter. Bible Stories for Adults Studies - New Testament, Year 3 - Second Generation. Learn Koine Greek. Life of Christ: Harmony of the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
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Scriptures taken from "The Book" ("The Living Bible") 1 Peter 5:7 Let Him have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you. John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift - peace of mind and heart! Philippians 4:6-7 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don't forget to thank Him for His answers. Psalms 40:1-3 I waited patiently for God to help me; then He listened and heard my cry. Psalms 34:17-19 Yes, the Lord hears the good man when he calls to Him for help, and saves him out of all his troubles. Isaiah 40:31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. John 14:1-3 Let not your heart be troubled. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong! Isaiah 41:10. BIBLE CONTRADICTIONS ANSWERED. 250 Important Scriptures.
Matthew Henry. Questions About God. 100 Truths About Jesus. 6 ways to practice the presence of God throughout your day. Brother Lawrence was a monk in France during the 1600’s.
He was assigned to the monastery kitchen where, amidst the tedious chores of cooking and cleaning at the constant bidding of his superiors, he developed his rule of spirituality and work. Brother Lawrence learned to retreat to a place in his heart where the love of God made every detail of his life of surpassing value. He said: “I began to live as if there were no one save God and me in the world.” Together, God and Brother Lawrence cooked meals, ran errands, scrubbed pots, and endured the scorn of the world.
To live moment by moment, conscious of God’s presence is the key to Christian living. 1. When you first wake up in the morning focus on God. Put aside all the cares and pressures of the day and praise God for who He is: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 2. Ask God for spiritual insight from the portion of Scripture you read in the morning. 3. Each morning dedicate yourself to God’s service (Romans 12:1). 4. 5. Memory Verse #8 - Isaiah 54:17. Bible Verses About Suffering - StumbleUpon.