- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: suffering
He Hears Us
I get what Job wanted. It’s how he goes about it that kind of makes me cringe. I think I understand his frustration. But it’s his impertinence that becomes cause for warning. Oh, that I had one to hear me! … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged God knows, questioning God, suffering, trials, trials and temptations, trusting God
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The Path and The Promise
It’s not something he was prepared to talk about (Dan. 7:28). After all, the tables had been turned. He who had, over a lifetime, gained a reputation as a dream-teller was now the one confounded by a dream. He who … Continue reading
There!
Seven days. For seven days and seven nights Job’s friends sat with him on the ground, “and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great” (Job 2:13). Suffering. Silence. For seven days. … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged entering His rest, keep on keepin' on, rest, suffering, trials, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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The True Grace of God
Wrapped up 1Peter this morning. What a great letter! A letter for all those who are suffering. Maybe not in the same way these first century saints suffered for their faith, but applicable, I think, for anyone who is under … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, Christ's suffering, God's grace, grace, sinner saved by grace, suffering, sustaining grace, trials
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Armed with Smart Thinking
Back in the day, I’d always laugh when a co-worker would remind me that “paranoia is just smart thinking when everybody’s against you.” This morning, I’m reminded of another kind of smart thinking as I read in 1Peter. Since therefore … Continue reading
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Tagged glory revealed, keep on keepin' on, loving His appearing, rejoicing, suffering, trials, trials and temptations
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Tested, Genuine Faith
Honestly, it takes faith to buy what Peter’s selling about faith, this morning. I have to believe what Peter says about belief. I have to trust that what he says about trust is true. That it’s more precious than gold. … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, faith, rejoicing, suffering, the crucible of faith, trials, trusting
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His Perfect Patience
He had known this daughter of Abraham (Lk. 13:10-17) from her beginning. After all, He knit her in her mother’s womb. He knew her in her “unformed substance.” What’s more, before she had even taken her first breath, He had … Continue reading
Posted in 1Timothy
Tagged all sufficient grace, God knows, God's glory, God's patience, suffering
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