Those who do wickedly against the covenant he shall corrupt with flattery; but the people who know their God shall be strong, and do great exploits. Daniel 11:32 Image via author, Pyramid Lake, Selkirk Mountains, Idaho.
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A True Child of God
The true children of our God is a way of being, not a way of behaving only. To be a child of our God seek to live a life characterized by the following traits day-in, day-out. True children of our God know Him intimately and love Him above all other loves. True children of our …
Perspectives: Our Sabbath Rest
"Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience...for if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of …
Partakers of the Divine Nature
2 Peter 1:3-4 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by his own glory and excellence. Thus, He has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is …
Perspectives: Gospel of the Kingdom
Our God is offering to us the “Gospel," the good news of the invitation to participate in His Kingdom. This is both a now and forever opportunity, for the kingdom offered is for this life and for eternity. What is this good news invitation? Come, all you who are weary and carrying heavy burdens. …
The Mountain House
In an earlier post, I described when I first realized the Spirit of God was communicating with me. It wasn't in a dramatic sense, but in a normal, everyday interaction. You can read about this 9th grade event here. That story sets the stage for this one. Not long after the first interaction with the …
Perspectives: Love for Our God
"There is one and only one possible road to joy: selfless love." - Peter Kreeft On a snowy night in January of 1980, I had a crisis moment. The crisis came after reading the response of Jesus to a question regarding the greatest commandment. According to Jesus, the greatest commandment is to love our God …
Perspectives: The Kingdom of God
Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is within (or among) you.” - …
The Hymnary: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Horatius Bonar, born Edinburgh in 1808, wrote over 600 hymns and renditions of various psalms. He also wrote Christian poetry and prose. His early writing included a line of Gospel tracts known as the "Kelso Tracts," due to the fact that he was a pastor in Kelso, Scotland when he wrote them. In 1843, he …
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True That: Lilias Trotter
"The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever." - Isaiah 32:17 "Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1 "Moreover, we had human parents to …
Without Limit 