(by J. R. Miller, “Ministry of Comfort” 1898)
“Before I was afflicted I went astray–but
now I keep Your word.” Psalm 119:67
Most of us need the chastening of affliction.
Pain is wonderful revealer. It teaches us many
things we never could have known, if we had
not been called to endure it. It opens windows
through which we see, as we [...]
Archive for September, 2008
30 Sep
the school of suffering
29 Sep
randomness
just to make you smile… a friend of mine showed me this the other day. i thought it was just great.
29 Sep
read books not blogs
over at the blazing center, the altrogge’s have posted some great thoughts about why to read books not blogs. i’d encourage you to check it out.
i just finished reading my first book in 5 months, The Heavenly Man by Paul Hattaway. Due to the migraines, and this season of limitation as a result, i haven’t [...]
24 Sep
How can we learn contentment?
“I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.” Philippians 4:11
How can we learn contentment?
One step toward contentment, is patient submission to unavoidable ills and hardships.
No earthly lot is perfect. No mortal ever yet in this world, has found a set of circumstances without some drawback.
There are . . .
trials [...]
23 Sep
new mercies
i’m grateful for new mercies every morning. most mornings, i wake up simply longing for another 5 minutes of sleep. and most mornings, though in my laziness, i give in to that temptation i always find myself still longing for another 5! :(
i’ve been staying up too late this week… reading a new book. The Heavenly Man: [...]
22 Sep
oceans of grace
Unfathomable oceans of grace
(Robert Murray McCheyne)
“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus!” Hebrews 12:2
For every look at self–take ten looks at Christ!
Live near to Jesus–and all things will appear
little to you in comparison with eternal realities.
How many millions of dazzling pearls and gems are
at this moment hidden in the deep recesses of the
ocean caves. [...]
19 Sep
psalm 121
I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains? No, my strength comes from God, who made heaven, and earth, and mountains. He won’t let you stumble, your Guardian God won’t fall asleep. Not on your life! Israel’s Guardian will never doze or sleep. God’s your Guardian, right at [...]
19 Sep
finding the way
“Show me the way I should go.” Psalm 143:8
We have a right to make this prayer. Our prayer will be answered, too. There will be a hand extended to guide us, to open the path for us, and to help us over the hard pinches of the road. God desires to lead us. His guidance [...]
18 Sep
psalm 131
Lord, my heart is not proud
and my eyes are not haughty;
and i do not go after things
too great or too difficult for me
surely, I have composed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child on his mother
like a weaned child on me is my soul.
O Israel, hope in the LORD
now and forever
a psalm of david
17 Sep
lately
God’s been working lately. invasive open heart quadruple bypass surgery. Through each cut of the Surgeon’s knife, through each stitch of the needle, I’ve been reminded of my Father’s tender care.
Through a deep, dark valley of confusion, He led me. Through some of the worst migraines of my life, God faithfully upheld me. the beginning [...]
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