- 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: Things above
Time and Chance
They’re bro’s but they’re bullies. Where you see one, you know the other is often lurking. Though you might be able to avoid them for awhile, there’s always this low-lying dread that you’re going to run into them at the … Continue reading
Despair Consumed by Delight
Been noticing the Preacher’s heart as I’ve been reading in Ecclesiastes. He’s applied his heart to seek and search out wisdom (1:13). But he’s also applied his heart to know madness and folly (1:16). He has tested his heart with … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiastes
Tagged dealing with depression, Things above, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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A View of Life Beyond the Sun
If it all comes out the same in the wash “under the sun,” then truly, “behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind” under the sun (Eccl. 1:14). Hovering over the first-half of Ecclesiastes 2 this morning. Amazed at … Continue reading
Posted in Ecclesiastes
Tagged eternal rewards, Seek first the kingdom, Things above, treasure in heaven, wisdom
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Of Purpose and Prospect
The context of David’s prayer in Psalm 17 is a plea for deliverance from his enemies. What I’m chewing on this morning, though, is the contrast between their over-arching purpose in life and the psalmist’s over-riding prospect. Arise, O LORD! … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged eternal rewards, face to face with Christ, God's sufficiency, Things above, treasure in heaven
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Promise and Desire
I won’t get to the part about escaping lions, and fires, and swords until tomorrow, Lord willing. Won’t chew on what motivates someone to be willing to accept torture rather than release, or be willing to endure mocking, flogging, chains, … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged faith, God's faithfulness, keep on keepin' on, our inheritance, passing the faith along, sojourners, Things above
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To Have and To Hold
Had dinner with a friend at a restaurant last night — a small, family-business sort of restaurant. Asked our waitress, “So, how are you doing?” She knew what I was asking, how’s the pandemic affected business? Though I only saw … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged Jesus our high priest, Things above, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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The God of Heaven
Okay, not sure how this thought’s going to play out. More noodling than concluding. But need to work through an observation that keeps getting observed over the past few days through my reading plan. So, what am I chewing on … Continue reading
Posted in Nehemiah
Tagged God of heaven, God's sovereignty, keep on keepin' on, Things above
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Highways of the Heart
Don’t really need my Google Maps these days. No need to bring up my WAVES app to find the quickest route to where I wanna go. ‘Cause not going much of anywhere. And anywhere I go, it’s a well worn … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged incline my heart, living in light of eternity, Mount Zion, Things above, Where the glory dwells
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An Open Door
The time for listening was done. Now it was time for beholding. John had heard the words spoken by the One who walks in the midst of the churches on earth. Now, he would see Him as the One worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Revelation
Tagged heaven, heaven's glory, more than conquerors, Things above, we shall behold Him
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The Difference the Joy of the Lord Makes
Hovering over the first few verses of 2Corinthians 8 this morning and thinking about an intriguing dynamic and the difference the joy of the Lord can make. We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has … Continue reading
