- 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
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
This Week Is Important
Oh how we need this week in our post-Christian, postmodern, increasingly post-truth culture. A culture that debates not only the abstracts of truth (which man has done throughout the ages . . . think Pilate (Jn. 18:38)), but also seeks … Continue reading
Posted in Mark
Tagged Easter, passion week, Son of God, stand fast, Things above, truth
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Living to Leave? Or, Living to Behold?
Psalm 17 is another of those prayers of David when he’s on the wrong side of the battle . . . the losing side. And while David wasn’t a perfect or pure man, in this case he cries to God … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged eternal life, eternity, living for Christ, Our reward, Things above, we shall behold Him
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Heart Matters
I’m up in B.C. for a few days this week helping my daughter and family move. And I’m reminded again that, when it comes to my morning quiet time, I find it really difficult when I’m out of my environment … Continue reading
Posted in Isaiah, Proverbs
Tagged priorities, Seek first the kingdom, the heart, Things above
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