Soul Strokes

Confirmation or Challenge?

2011-10-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

This is a rather long video for this site (33 minutes) but it is pretty powerful. Don't watch it unless you want your convictions to be either confirmed or challenged.

So, Who Are You Anyway?

2010-11-10T13:09:00.000-08:00

Sometimes a song just reaches out, slaps you, and challenges you to engage in some serious self examination. This powerful song has inspired me to not be so wishy-washy with my walk in Christ. I hope it does the same for anyone else who reads this who, like me, sometimes struggles with a spiritual identity crisis.

--Newsboys - Born again

The Prayer Matrix

2010-10-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

How much time do you spend in prayer a day? Are you satisfied with your time with God, or do you wish for something deeper and richer? This small book on prayer by David Jeremiah asks some big and challenging questions. Read more.

Time for Grace

2010-10-14T10:20:00.000-07:00

All of us need to be aware of just how much grace we are given in this life by God. Time for Grace is a novel where the title takes on multiple meanings in the lives of the characters. Read more.

The Purpose of Faith

2010-09-30T15:33:00.000-07:00

Despite our best intentions, all of us blow it sometimes. It's what comes with being human and not God. Yet God has given us a way to go beyond our failures, to rise above our circumstances and live the life He has planned for us. This gift is called faith, and with it we can see the mistakes we make as lessons to make us stronger, and all the hurdles that once seemed insurmountable as stepping stones to a brighter future in Him. This song is about finding that faith we so desperately need.

--Kutless - What Faith Can Do

Our God Is Love

2010-07-22T09:14:00.000-07:00

Here's another great song from Hillsong. Enjoy.

The Greatness of Our God

2010-07-21T06:49:00.000-07:00

Here is a fantastic worship song from Hillsong. I hope you enjoy it.

Too Cute To Pass Up

2010-07-14T06:37:00.000-07:00

Starting kids out with prayer at a young age is important. It can also be cute beyond measure. Enjoy.

A Swift Twist

2010-07-12T07:08:00.000-07:00

Relationships take work, but part of our job on earth is to work at them and not simply endure them. The result of some time, effort and prayer is the enrichment of your marriage or friendship. God didn't call us to isolation, so may each of us seek His counsel as to just how best to minister to those whom He has given us to love.

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2010-06-28T07:09:00.000-07:00

Enjoy this celebration of Mommyhood. The ending really brings it all home and reflects the mother's heart.

Making the Most of Every Moment

2010-06-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

Do we make the most of every moment while here on Earth? Of course not. But if we truly had an understanding of how important it was to live out our lives as an effective witness for Christ on a daily basis (while we still have time to do so), would it change our time management in such a way that we would make more of the moments count?

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Homecoming

2010-06-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Have a box of tissues handy when you watch this video. The song is pretty good, as well. Like all GodTube videos, you may have to wait a minute for it to load.

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Got Fruit?

2010-05-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

How are you stocked with the fruit of the Spirit?

The Skinny on Worship

2010-05-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Skit Guys shed some uncomfortable light on our misconceptions about worship.

The Skinny on Fasting

2010-05-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Skit Guys are back with some of the misconceptions about fasting.

Cute Clip

2010-05-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here's one for the kid in all of us. Plus, it's a great reminder.

Taking a Break

2010-05-17T06:48:00.000-07:00

I'm taking a break for a bit from the daily updates. Feel free, though, to browse the archives for posts you may have missed or want to read again.

Blessings.

Humble Home

2010-05-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Temple of the Soul

Thus saith the high and lofty One,

Inhabiting eternity;

Earth is My footstool, Heaven My throne,

What temple will ye build for Me?

Restore Me now Mine own.

Behold the temple of My choice;

My dwelling is the humble soul;

To make the broken heart rejoice,

The wounded spirit to make whole;

Then hearken to My voice.

Here, O Thou high and lofty One,

Bow down Thine heavens to dwell with me;

Here plant Thy footstool, raise Thy throne,

Rebuild Thy fallen sanctuary;

I yield Thee back Thine own.

Behold the temple of Thy choice,

Eternity within my soul;

Now make the broken heart rejoice,

The wounded spirit now make whole;

Lord! I have heard Thy voice.

..from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

What Price A Soul?

2010-05-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Soul

What is the thing of greatest price,

The whole creation round?

That, which was lost in Paradise,

That, which in Christ is found.

The soul of man,--Jehovah's breath!

That keeps two worlds at strife;

Hell moves beneath to work its death,

Heaven stoops to give it life.

God, to reclaim it, did not spare

His well-beloved Son;

Jesus, to save it, deign'd to bear

The Sins of all in One.

The Holy Spirit sealed the plan,

And pledged the blood divine,

To ransom every soul of man;

That price was paid for mine.

And is this treasure borne below

In earthly vessels frail;

Can none its utmost value know,

Till flesh and spirit fail?

Then let us gather round the Cross,

This knowledge to obtain,

Not by the soul's eternal loss,

But everlasting gain.

..from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

Heavenly Unity

2010-05-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace

The glorious universe around,

The heavens with all their train,

Sun, moon, and stars, are firmly bound,

In one mysterious chain.

The earth, the ocean, and the sky,

To form one world agree,

Where all that walk, or swim, or fly,

Compose one family.

God in creation thus displays

His wisdom and His might,

While all His works with all His ways

Harmoniously unite.

In one fraternal bond of love,

One fellowship of mind,

The saints below, and saints above,

Their bliss and glory find.

Here, in their house of pilgrimage,

Thy statutes are their song;

There, through one bright eternal age,

Thy praises they prolong.

Lord, may our union form a part

Of that thrice happy whole,

Derive its pulse from Thee the Heart,

Its life from Thee the Soul.

--from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

Denial

2010-05-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Guilt and Folly of Denying God

"There is a God," all Nature cries,
All Knowledge proves "there is a God:"
"There is no God," the Fool replies,
Whose heart is duller than the clod.

The grateful clod, refresh'd with rains,
Pours flowers along its Maker's path;
But the Fool's heart a Fool's remains,
Untouch'd by love, unmoved by wrath.

And yet the wretch himself deceives;
While fiends believe, and trembling fly,
He trembles though he disbelieves;
And conscience gives his life the lie.

Can guilt, can madness further go?
Yes, his who God in works denies,
Whose creed saith "Yes," whose life says "No:"
Am I more holy, just, and wise?

My soul, sink down in shame and grief;
So fair without, so foul within;
Thy faith is specious unbelief,
Thy righteousness, self-righteous sin.

O God! Thou art, Thou surely art,
And those who truly seek Thee find;
Put Thou Thy laws into my heart,
In mercy write them on my mind.

Light in Thy light I long to see,
Thy glory in Thy goodness trace;
Ah! then reveal Thy Son in me,
Through faith may I be saved by grace.

..from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

God All In All

2010-05-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

God All In All

Hail, all hail, the King of kings!

On His throne of sovereignty,

By whose will, whose word, all things

Are, and were, and yet shall be.

Hail Him, all that move and breathe,

On His throne of Providence;

To His family beneath,

Life and health diffusing thence.

Hail Him on His throne of grace,

God our Father reconciled,

Changing, from our fallen race,

Many a foe into a child.

Hail Him on His throne of light,

O'er His family above,

From the beatific sight,

Sending peace, and joy, and love.

Hail, all hail, the King of kings,

When on earth He deigns to dwell,

Heaven into the soul He brings,

God with us, Immanuel.

Come, O come! and for Thy throne,

King of kings, each heart prepare;

Reign triumphant, reign alone,

Lord of lords, for ever there.

..from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

As You Sail Your Craft...

2010-05-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

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As you sail your craft

On life's choppy seas

May it always be God's

Hand on the rudder.

The Seeker

2010-05-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Start your day

By seeking His face

To direct your steps

And fulfill His plans.

Worn-Out Witness?

2010-05-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Don't let rustiness and disuse

Be the defining qualities

Of your Christian life.

Tiny Messages

2010-05-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Even the tiniest things

Are often messages of love

From God's heart to ours.

Find a Quiet Place...

2010-05-03T06:06:00.000-07:00

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Find a quiet place

And let your heart

Seek His face today.

Windows

2010-04-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

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May we be windows

Revealing His life within us

To those still in darkness.

Heritage of Faith

2010-04-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

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May we always be grateful

For the legacy of faith

Left in our keeping from those

Who have gone before.

Reflection

2010-04-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Find a place and reflect

On all God has done

And is still doing

In your life.

Anticipation

2010-04-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Do you still long for His coming?

Thankfulness

2010-04-26T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Take time to remember

All the tiny blessings from God

That color your life today.

Consuming Fire

2010-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

--Third Day - Consuming Fire

Love Is Here

2010-04-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

--Tenth Avenue North - Love Is Here

The Return

2010-04-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Are you looking forward to His return?

When All Seems Lost

2010-04-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

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When all seems lost

Turn to the One

Who restores all hope

And wipes away every tear.

Simple Pleasures

2010-04-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Take time to smell the flowers

And enjoy the simple blessings

That God provides to enrich our days.

The Watchers

2010-04-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

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The whole world is watching us,

Waiting to see if our claim of Christ

Makes any difference in our lives.

What will the world see in your life today?

Tired Out

2010-04-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Tired of it all?

Let Christ bear your burdens

And give you rest.

Altars in the Street

2010-04-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

So many lives are flickering out like untrimmed candles in our cities. Maybe we can't always be there because of distance or time to show them the love of Christ in a tangible way, but what is to stop us from praying fervently for them right now and wherever or whenever else God lays them on our hearts?

--Tait - Altars

Giving It All Up

2010-04-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

It is surprisingly easy for our lives to veer out of control. Fear and uncertainty can swallow us whole in these times if we let them. Yet if we let go of our death grip on our lives and instead let God be in charge of them completely, we can know His incredible peace even in the midst of the chaos surrounding us.

--Tait - Lose This Life

God of Nature, God of Grace

2010-04-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Glory of God in Creation

The God of nature and of grace

In all His works appears;

His goodness through the earth we trace,

His grandeur in the spheres.

Behold this fair and fertile globe

By Him in wisdom plann'd;

'Twas He who girded, like a robe,

The ocean round the land.

Lift to the arch of heaven your eye

Thither His path pursue;

His glory, boundless as the sky,

O'erwhelms the wondering view.

How excellent, O Lord, Thy name

In all creation's lines!

Spread through eternity, Thy fame

With rising lustre shines.

These lower works, that swell Thy praise

High as man's thoughts can tower,

Are but a portion of Thy ways,

The hiding of Thy power.

O shouldst Thou rend aside the veil,

And show thy dwelling-place,

The souls which thou hast made would fail

'Twere death to see Thy face.

Can none behold that face and live?

Yea, sinners may draw near:

The Lord is kind, and will forgive,

His love shall cast out fear.

Millions amidst His presence stand,

Who feel, while they adore,

Fulness of joy at His right hand,

And pleasures evermore.

--from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

God Spoke

2010-04-15T00:01:00.000-07:00

God the Creator

Praise the High, the Holy One!

God o'er all, the first, the last:

For He spake, and it was done;

He commanded, it stood fast.

At His word, from darkness light,

Harmony from discord broke;

Weakness started into might,

Beauty out of dust awoke:

Fire and water, air and earth,

Heard His voice and hush'd their strife:

Death itself, by wondrous birth,

Grew the parent of all life.

Plant and flower, and herb and tree,

Sprang spontaneous from the sod;

Sun and moon, and land and sea,

Day and night, beheld their God.

Fishes, fowls upon the wing,

Beasts, and all that creep or fly,

Every breathing, moving thing,

Peopled forest, flood, and sky.

But while all was fair and good,

All accordant to His will,

None their Maker understood,

Mind and thought were wanting still.

God, His glory to display,

With His image crown'd the whole,

Breath'd His Spirit into clay,

And made man a living soul.

Hallelujah, praise the One

God o'er all, the first, the last:

For He spake, and it was done;

He commanded, it stood fast.

--from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

Beginnings and Endings

2010-04-14T00:01:00.000-07:00

The Creation and Dissolution of all Things

In the beginning, God said "Be!"

And all things were,--heaven, earth, and sea:

God, in the end, once more will say,

"Perish!" and all shall pass away.

But Thou, O Lord! for ever art:

The orb of Thine eternity

Is one great whole, without a part;

Past, present, future, meet in Thee.

Convinced of sin, my soul would bend

Before Thee in the lowest dust;

Yet to Thy Throne by prayer ascend,

With trembling awe and childlike trust.

O look in loving-kindness down

On a frail worm with Thee at strife;

Eternal death were in Thy frown,

Thy smile will be eternal life!

--from Sacred Hymns and Poems by James Montgomery

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

2010-04-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Hymn 1

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
God of Hosts! when heaven and earth,
Out of darkness at Thy word
Issued into glorious birth,
All Thy works before Thee stood,
And Thine eye beheld them good,
While they sang with sweet accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!

Holy, Holy, Holy! Thee,
One Jehovah evermore,
Father, Son, and Spirit! we,
Dust and ashes, would adore;
Lightly by the world esteem'd,
From that world by Thee redeem'd,
Sing we here with glad accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!

Holy, Holy, Holy! All
Heaven's triumphant choirs shall sing,
When the ransom'd nations fall
At the footstool of their King:
Then shall saints and seraphim,
Hearts and voices swell one hymn,
Round the Throne with full accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!

--from Sacred Poems and Hymns by James Montgomery

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An Eye Toward Our Future

2010-04-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

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We've waited so long, but one day soon we'll see Him face-to-face.

Works of Living Art

2010-04-11T00:01:00.000-07:00

All of the wonders of nature are an expression of God's love for us. So, too, was Christ's death on the cross as a way to bring mankind back to Him. Now God wants to express His love again, but this time using us to touch the world we live in. Are we willing to be his works of living art?

--Rebecca St. James - Expressions of Love

Total Trust

2010-04-10T00:01:00.000-07:00

We must give all of ourselves to God, not keeping back one iota of our will or being, to truly know our purpose in this life. Total trust is what He asks of you and me, not to take advantage of us as an imperfect person would, but to transform us into all we were meant to be when He created us in the first place. This, as scary as it might seem for all of us who feel we must remain in control, is the only path to true joy and fulfillment.

--Aaron Shust - To God Alone

Led By The Father

2010-04-09T00:01:00.000-07:00

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May your trust in the Lord

Be like that of small child's,

Willing to be led toward wonders

By the faithful hand of his father.

Simple Wonders

2010-04-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Take time to enjoy His simple wonders.

Taking Joy

2010-04-07T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Take time to take joy in the Lord and his goodness.

Pain Medicine

2010-04-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

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No matter what you're going through

God's door is always open.

Making a Splash

2010-04-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Why settle for mediocrity in your Christian walk?

Make a splash, and let His grace in your life be known.

Arise

2010-04-04T00:01:00.000-07:00

We care about so many things that are unimportant in the long run. May we this Easter arise from our short-term outlook and prepare our hearts and lives for Christ's return, applying an eternal, God-oriented perspective to our present actions and attitudes.

--Shane & Shane - Arise

Faithful to Forgive

2010-04-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

If we take an honest look at ourselves, our thought lives, and our actions, we can see better than anyone else just how utterly sinful we are. Yet despite all of this God still loves us and wants a relationship with us. As we confess our sins to Him he is faithful to forgive us. What a glorious feeling it is to be forgiven.

--Sanctus Real - Forgiven

Dancing in His Presence

2010-04-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

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When you feel God's love embracing your spirit

Don't be afraid to dance in His presence.

April Fool's Day Focus

2010-04-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

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If you must play the fool today

Be a fool for Christ.

Time Change

2010-03-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

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No matter how hard we try

We can't change how much time we have.

Let's make the best of what remains

By living fully for Christ.

Great Big World

2010-03-30T00:01:00.000-07:00

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There's a great, big world out there.

Live in it for Him today.

Bathed

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May you constantly be bathed in the Light of his presence.

Fully Cognizant

2010-03-28T00:01:00.000-07:00

How easy it is to leave the sanctuary on a Sunday morning and immediately slip back into our self-absorbed mode of thought and behavior. We seem to forget, often from the moment the last prayer ends, that we are not alone in this world and have a purpose, a destiny to fulfill in Christ. May all of us be more aware today and from now on of who we truly are in Him.

--Salvador - Aware

Inner Transformation

2010-03-27T00:01:00.000-07:00

After Christ saves us He doesn't just leave us like we were. Instead, He sends his Spirit to transform us into his image. He breaks through the barriers we erect in order to fill us with his life-changing love and purpose. Aren't you glad?

--Nate Sallie - Breakthrough

The Lord is faithful ♥

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The Lord is faithful ♥, originally uploaded by ♥ Loving Thoughts ♥.

A Daily Touch

2010-03-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

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May His Word touch and change you daily, wherever you are.

Always Remember...

2010-03-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Endless Opportunities

2010-03-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

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So many opportunities to serve Him,

So many lives to touch with His life,

So many choices...Where to begin?

Let His Spirit be your guide.

Cascade

2010-03-22T00:01:00.000-07:00

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May you feel God's cascading love and grace in your life today.

What a Wonder

2010-03-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

What a wonder it is that God loves us! No matter how messed-up we are, He still cares enough to come to us with comfort and healing when we turn to Him.

--Rush of Fools - Wonder of the World

Beating the System

2010-03-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

There is a desire on the enemy's part to first crush us and then mold us into the warped and defeated image that suits him and this world the best. Yet if we hold fast to Christ and stand our ground we can beat the system set in place to conquer us.

--Petra - Beat the System

Remember He's Coming

2010-03-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

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"Someday He's coming, Oh glorious day!"

Simple Wonders

2010-03-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

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Just another one of God's simple wonders...

Overflow

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Draw close to God and watch His blessings overflow in your life.

Heavenly Touch

2010-03-16T00:01:00.000-07:00

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And some days God seems so near...

Hugs

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Some days we need as many as we can get.

Some days we need to give them, too.

Who We Are

2010-03-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Most of us have a healthy self-image, but is it healthy by the world's standards or in God's eyes? True understanding of who we are comes in understanding who we are in Christ, and that self-image is both humbling and invigorating. With Him we are something loved and treasured, but without Him, what are we really?

--Twila Paris - What Am I Without You

Desert Dwelling

2010-03-13T00:01:00.000-08:00

As Christians we should long for a closer walk with God, a deeper relationship that plunges us, if need be, into a desert where we willingly surrender everything we hold dear to draw that much closer to Him.

--Twila Paris - Cry For The Desert

Blessed are you...

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...when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in Heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. --Matthew 5:11

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness...

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...for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Blessed are the peacemakers...

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...for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are the pure in heart...

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...for they will see God.

Blessed are the merciful...

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...for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness...

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...for they will be filled.

Blessed Are the Meek...

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...for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn...

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...for they will be comforted.

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit...

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...for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

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God and Nature

2010-03-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

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May the glories of God's creation remind you of His majesty.

Who's The Boss

2010-02-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

Who is the boss of your life? Our tendency is to haughtily claim that we are and that we bow to no one, but as Christians we know that the Christ is to be Lord of all. We may even go as far as to proclaim to all who will listen that God is in charge of our lives, yet only we know if this is really true or not. Oh, to only live by the truth of this song daily.

--Twila Paris - God is in Control

All We Need is to Reach Out and Touch

2010-02-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

We have a call to reach out and touch. No, this is not the old telephone commercial. Rather, it is a reminder that we are to be His feet to go, His hands to touch, and His arms to embrace people who desperately need to feel the love of God in a tangible way. We are called...to love.

--Out of the Grey - All We Need

Sweet Surrender

2010-02-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

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Want peace?

It all comes down to this.

Missing You

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Jesus is there

In the heartache

And the longing

And the lonliness

To bring healing

And hope

To our battered souls

A Question Answered

2010-02-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

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One of life's most poignant questions

Is answered "yes"

By the One who promises to do so forever.

Worry Words

2010-02-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

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Leave all your worries

With the One who promises

To give you rest from them.

Lost

2010-02-22T00:01:00.000-08:00

Photo credit: James Yeung

No one is ever so lost that God can't find them.

Reaching Out For His Healing Touch

2010-02-21T00:01:00.000-08:00

All of us have issues. Maybe we are consumed by an inner hopelessness. Perhaps shame or guilt over a sin long past pervades our thoughts. Whatever struggle we face, there is One who can heal us if we will only be brave enough to reach out to Him.

--Nicole C. Mullen - One Touch

On Fire for God

2010-02-20T00:01:00.000-08:00

Like so many of the pop-oriented videos today, this one seems to focus more on the artist than on the song itself. However, the words of this tune are worth a listen as they describe what all of us as Christians should be striving for: to be on fire for God. Minimize the window if you choose and then listen to the heart's cry expressed in the lyrics.

--Krystal Meyers - Fire

Confusion

2010-02-19T00:01:00.000-08:00

Photo credit: Colin H.

In a world of confusing messages

Christ alone is the sure path home.

Praise Time

2010-02-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Photo credit: Phillysoul11

So tell me, are we really doing enough of this?

Balance

2010-02-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

Originally uploaded by Georgios Karamanis.

Finding balance amidst the swirl of demands, desires, and dreams of our lives can be extremely frustrating and seemingly impossible. Yet true balance can be achieved as we turn all of these things over to God and let the Holy Spirit guide our days. The hard part is learning to let go and trust Him to take care of them.

Winning Ways

2010-02-16T00:01:00.000-08:00

Photo credit: *evelyn47*

The only way we as Christians can win the world for Christ is to let others see beneath our masks. In a culture full of false intentions and fake smiles, people are starving for an authentic faith only we can share.

Valentine Post-Script

2010-02-15T07:53:00.000-08:00

Photo credit: Paulo Maldini

Valentines Day, 2010

Has come and gone

But may true love

That comes from above

Color your life

In the year to come