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The Heart of it All, pt 3
“Keep your heart with all vigilance; for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 RSV Yesterday we looked at the basic parts and main physical functions of the human heart. You had a chance to consider the heart with an understanding that we are designed to reflect God’s character of love. How does…
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The Heart of it All, pt 2
“Keep your heart with all vigilance; for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 RSV Studying the human heart is one study that changed my view of God. I studied it for a wellness class and was blown away by what I saw. See it with me. We all know the heart pumps…
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The Heart of it All
“Keep your heart with all vigilance; for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 RSV As we begin to look at our design, let’s start with the heart. After all, everything flows from it. This short verse is so full of meaning and real wisdom. The original language paints several different pictures in…
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In His Image pt 3
“God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature…”Genesis 1:26 MSG Two days ago we reopened this topic about being created in God’s image, and yesterday looked into some background thoughts. Today we’re getting to the heart of it all. A portrait artist works within well chosen limits based…
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In His Image, pt 2
“God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature…”Genesis 1:26 MSG This verse has so much to unpack I must take my time. Being created in God’s image means so much. But let me give you some background to my thoughts, before I dive in fully. Jesus, the Son…
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In His Image
“God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature…”Genesis 1:26 MSG The first chapter of the first book of the Bible tells the story of Creation and of our origins. Humans were made intentionally, based on a specific pattern, for a definite purpose. We were not an afterthought, nor…
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Psalm 136
I’m taking a break from writing again today to look at something someone else wrote. I love the poetry and lyrics of David. “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures for ever. O give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures for ever.…
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Power of the Word
“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” John 15:7 KJV The love of God expressed through the words of Christ, who Himself is the Word of God, and explained to your understanding through the Spirit of God, is…
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All Your Heart
“From there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29 NRSVUE If you’ve been following my blog lately, you want to experience God’s love in a whole new way. You have enough faith in God’s word and in…
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Courageous
“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 AMP Another tool you’ll need besides faith is courage. Love is courageous. Courage will brace you for what you may…