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Reflections on Psalm 119
Psalm 119:1-8 (א Aleph) There are potent rewards for obeying God’s law and seeking Him earnestly, which come to all who put off the sinful nature and resolutely submit to God.
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Tagged choose, compassion, disobedience, divine, evil, God, grace, idolatry, Jesus, judge, judgment, law, love, mercy, obedience, patience, rescuing, salvation, Savior, sin, submission, surrender, wandering, waywardness, wrath
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Christians, Please Proceed With Caution
I have been feeling some misgivings lately about my sometimes aggressive discussion of cultural hot-button issues. This was actually pointed out to me by one of my most faithful readers. Am I grateful? Yes. But rather than ceasing to discuss … Continue reading
Posted in Love
Tagged abortion, art, biblical, compassion, culture wars, debate, education, Evangelicalism, family, gentleness, homosexuality, humility, kindness, law, love, morality, political correctness, Progressive Christians, the Bible
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Jesus Loves the Homeless
“I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and very beautiful, but I never read in either of them, “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.” –St. Augustine I am truly blessed. … Continue reading
Posted in Giving, Gratitude, Ministry
Tagged alcoholics, clothing, compassion, destitute, drug addicts, feed, food, generosity, giving, grace, homeless, impoverished, indigent, kindness, love, outreach, shelter, street people, vagrants
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Alms
“Who gives himself with his alms feeds three—himself, his hungering neighbor, and me.” –James Russell Lowell (1819-1891). I was walking … Continue reading
Posted in Giving
Tagged alms, charity, compassion, giving, hungry, impoverished, love, mercy, needy, poor, suffering
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We’re All in This Together
“Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” –Alcoholics Anonymous adage It has been a long and thoughtful process that … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness
Tagged compassion, forbearance, forgiveness, grudges, sin, sinful nature, ugliness
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Adrian
“Do not forget to show kindness to strangers, for in this way, some have entertained angels unawares.” –Hebrews 13:2 She arrived around three in the morning. I saw her through the picture window as she was approaching
Posted in Kindness
Tagged blessing, compassion, concern, distress, gentleness, help, kindness, love, stranger
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