Blog Host … Bernie Webb
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- cancer related fatigue and other cancer updates
- fond memories of sinful moments
- sowing (and removing) the seeds of discontent
- struggling with contentment
- why the blog has been silent
- figuring out my strengths, passions and sweet spots
- the sweet spot
- earthly pains reveals heavenly hope
- What a confident faith!
- profound insight on Christian growth
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What a confident faith!
When John Chrysostom was brought before the empress Eudoxia, she threatened him with banishment if he insisted on his Christian independence as a preacher. “You cannot banish me, for this world is my Father’s house.” “But I will kill you,” … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Reflections
Tagged Christ Jesus, confidence, faith, friends, God's promises, harm, heart, heaven, John Chrysostom, persecution, Ray Ortlund, Scripture, stand firm, treasures
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what a sermon finale!
After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples at Pentecost, Peter delivered a sermon or message to many Jews from many different nations. The content of that 5-10 minute message is found in Acts 2:14-36. And while the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Faith, Reflections
Tagged baptize, drawn, exhort, forgiveness, granted, heart, Holy Spirit, name of Jesus Christ, Pentecost, prayer, repent, salvation, sins, supplication, sword of the Spirit, the Father, witness, word of God
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an excellent closing to an excellent book
Over the weekend I finished reading the excellent book Power of Prayer (POP): A Journey in the Light by Dick Bowley. I gave a brief review on his book last Thursday. The book closed with this excellent and appropriate passage … Continue reading
Anger … a lesson to self
Sometimes I need refresher lessons from the Bible … today’s need is for a lesson on anger. Tuesday I got angry about some news … and it consumed me for 3-4 hours. I won’t be sharing the details … or … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Faith, Reflections
Tagged anger, blessing and cursing, boast, Cain, confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, curse men, deadly poison, devil, do not let the sun go down on your anger, fire, fools, heart, hot-tempered, judge, pride, religion, stumble, tongue
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the exasperation of the children
Are you familiar with the final words of the Old Testament? A book primarily known for a passage of Scripture used in virtually every sermon on the tithe in its final sentence holds a challenging message for fathers … “For … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Faith
Tagged children, Colossians, exasperate, fathers, heart, love, Malachi, single parent family, statistics, US Census Bureau
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What’s your favorite praise and worship CD?
For me, the praise and worship CD that touches me and inspires me changes on a somewhat frequent basis. But lately the CD that has my heart and lips singing unto God and my foot tappin’ as I’m truckin’ down … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Movies & Music, Faith, Reflections
Tagged CD, favorite, feet, heart, Here I Am to Worship, hymns, lips, Phillips Craig Dean, praise, worship
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a heart of worship
Perhaps you are familiar with these lyrics from the praise and worship song, ‘The Heart of Worship’ by Matt Redman … When the music fades And all is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Faith, Reflections
Tagged Acts, Creator, creature, fasting, heart, lips, Lord your God, Matt Redman, prayer, Revelation, sacrifice, serve, Spirit, The Heart of Worship, truth, worship
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