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Would you see Jesus? You may well have to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, but he is most certainly there with you. The day we will be able to see him with our own eyes and touch the hem of his garment with our own hands cannot come soon enough for me.
We may farther learn from this passage, that although magistrates may not be solicited for succor, they are accounted guilty before God of negligence, if they do not, of their own accord, succor those who stand in need of their interference.
I would recommend that those who are interested in Christian hospitality (and yes, outreach) read this book. It is challenging and convicting, and having read it, I want to do more in this area.
To be in the new covenant is to have Christ's life and death applied to you. His righteousness imputed to you and Holy Spirit indwelling in you.
In conclusion, The Beautiful and Damned was not as satisfying as Tender is the Night.
The imperfections only serve to drive the story deeper. I wish I had read this novel twenty years ago.
Lean close together, hold one another and seek spiritual intimacy. Give one another your ashes. Get down to the real work of being holy partners, wholly together.
Yes, I'll drink corporation beer if you buy it. But let's not pretend ... I'm definitelyjudging you.
Isolation is now man's "natural" path. Isolation from God, friends, and eventually even self. Who hasn't felt like they were a shell of some better self?
The body and blood I inhabit that are—in so many ways—not my own to do with what I please. Maybe it washes out in the water, maybe it's always in the blood. But I have been sacrificed for...and so I am given the strength to keep sacrificing my self.
To me, this chapter was a breath of fresh air, not just because it dispels the myth of Mary Magdalene, but also for what her story reveals about Jesus's attitude toward women and His vocations for them.
The application for the Christian to the believer is simple. Live in light of God's cross-generational covenantal blessings and curses. But also, rest assured that the faithful freedom of God is not tied in any way to us.
God indeed has shown us the way to salvation, through His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ.
Filled with fiery passion for the truth in God's word, practical application is present throughout. The book avails itself to all students of God's word.
Sisters in the faith, if you struggle likewise, this book is for you. Everyone else in the faith, if you know a female believer, this book is for you.
What an encouragement Ruth is for us to faithfully do the work set before us while we wait for God's provision
Pay attention to and support those women who seek the good of those around them, even as they do it from a position of authority and influence.
This is a strong debut that tempers the sadness and melancholy of the themes with gorgeous melodies and playful production choices.
