May 2013
4 posts
When the Diamond Cut the Diamond
By Charles Spurgeon
“He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”Luke 24:27
The two disciples on the road to Emmaus had a very profitable journey. Their companion and teacher was the best of tutors; their interpreter one of a thousand, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The Lord Jesus condescended to become a preacher of the...
April 2013
30 posts
He remember His covenant
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right. Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of...
“I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to...”
– John Newton
“I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be...”
– Isaiah 63:7 NIV
In remembrance
This annual text feels sooner. Again, i dont remember how long has it been, it always happens lol. My smart guess would be four. Or three? Nyeh.
Okay, its the same old lesson, thanksgiving, in a different package. That we sufferred a great loss, but we received a greater gain: two names written in Heaven! (Whooeo i feel like a billion dollar baby in gold romper when i said this).
Aaand then...
March 2013
36 posts
While there is opportunity to turn to God in faith
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:8, 9 NIV
We Must Addict Ourselves To Prayer
“But I give myself to prayer.” Psalm 109:4
Lying tongues were busy against the reputation of David, but he did not defend himself. He moved the case into a higher court, and pleaded before the great King himself. Prayer is the safest method of replying to words of hatred. The Psalmist prayed in no cold-hearted manner, he gave himself to the exercise—threw his whole soul and heart into...
“Faith does not convince God to do something. Faith is being convinced in what...”
– Phil Drysdale (via hannahrinehart)
It was good for me to be afflicted
so that I might learn your decrees.
The law from your mouth is more precious to me
than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.
Psalm 119:71-72
“The deepest level of worship is
praising God in spite of pain,
thanking God...”
– Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life (via iamlovedbytheking)
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you...”
– Isaiah 43 1: 1-3 (via fromtheword) (via lveistheanswr, )
“Abundant life was not mine until I let the Healer set me free, not just from...”
– Beth Moore. (via simplysallyrae) 