“Come close to God, and God will come close to you…” (James 4:8 NLT) My husband recently spoke on prayer. He gave us a challenge to pray. To pray more and more effectively by using Biblical examples. He used Daniel and the children of Israel in bondage.
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Traveling Thoughts
I just thought I would share with you some thoughts I have had, while traveling from NC to Niagara Falls, both sides, Vermont, Maine and many other beautiful spots. Maybe you can elaborate on the Biblical aspects?
Delight, thrill
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart” (Psalm 37:4, AMP)
THE MAGNET, THE CROSS
In a compilation of Charles Spurgeon’s works, DISCOVERING THE POWER OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST, I read a new and exciting ( new to me, anyway) attitude of looking at the Cross of Christ. Spurgeon calls IT, “ THE MARVELOUS MAGNET”. In this particular teaching, Spurgeon describes the work of Christ on the Cross inContinue reading “THE MAGNET, THE CROSS”
The Heart, He sees
“…The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV)
Sing a New Song
This is a great day to sing: “Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. ” Psalm 96:1-3 (NKJV)
The Psalmist writes,
“My times are in Your hand…” (Psalm 31:15, NASB photo by Christopher Mar
Spring has arrived;
Spring is always a welcoming reminder of renewal and newness. The months of a black and white canvas is replaced by a new pallet of color. Last year’s perennials, sent into dormancy at winter’s harsh command; slowly emerge bigger and better than ever. Where last spring there were three daffodils blooming, now there are five!Continue reading “Spring has arrived;”
Christ Is Wisdom The Bible Tells Me So
Reading the Book of Proverbs and searching the Word of God for practical principles to apply to situations in my present life, I found these verses and observations of truths in Proverbs 10 that spoke to me, giving spiritual food to appropriate, digest and apply to my life circumstances and what’s going on in myContinue reading “Christ Is Wisdom The Bible Tells Me So”
Bible Study? Living life to the Fullest
“By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him, the one who called us to Himself by means of His marvelous glory and excellence” (2 Peter 1:3 NLT)
