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My struggle to obey this command from the heart is real
This was the text for our Sunday school lesson today. 1 Peter 2:13-17 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the…
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Where Do We Start?
From A Lamp Unto My Feet by Elisabeth Elliot Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. John 17:24 To be transformed into the image of…
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Before the Throne of God Above
This is one of my favorite hymns. I am so thankful to God for giving musical gifts to His people so that we can have songs like this one to sing to Him in worship. BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE Before the throne of God above,I have a strong and perfect plea,A great High…
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God Creator and Controller
Most High God,The universe with all its myriad creatures is thine,made by thy word,upheld by thy power,governed by thy will.But thou art also the Father of mercies,the God of all grace,the bestower of all comfort,the protector of the saved. Thou hast been mindful of us,has visited us,preserved us,given us a goodly heritage —the Holy Scriptures,the…
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The Glories of Christ and My Small Affections
Spectacular Sins came in the mail this week. On page 32, John Piper explains that Colossians 1:14-20 contains the most concentrated description of Christ’s glories. Paul writes to the Church in Colossae, “14in whom [Jesus] we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.…
Leslie Wiggins 