“Golden Nuggets” For Spiritual Wealth
I am a great fan of quotes from authors that clarify or amplify a verse or truth in God’s Word. In these very brief articles you will find some of these great treasures. I am calling it, “Golden Nuggets For Spiritual Wealth.” It is my prayer that each small “nugget” will stimulate further thought and ultimately spiritual growth.
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True Humility
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” -C.S. Lewis, “Mere Christianity”
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In the Center of God’s Will
This quote, from Perfect Trust by Charles Swindoll, speaks to our protection and care by God when are in His will. “Many, many years ago, Felix of Nola was escaping his enemies, and he, too, took temporary refuge in a cave. He had scarcely entered the opening of the cave before a spider began to weave its
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Faithful Obedience
We often struggle with certain sins that tend to defeat us more than others. Dr. Gary Thomas in his book, Authentic Faith, makes a great statement about how obedience to God will weaken and eventually break that sin, of course through the power of the Holy Spirit. “Faithful obedience, over time, weakens temptation’s allure. As we
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Authentic Faith
The following quote comes from the book entitled, Authentic Faith written by Gary Thomas. The quote is laced with divine viewpoint. “To embrace God’s love and kingdom is to embrace his broken, passionate heart. It is to expose ourselves to the assaults brought on by the world’s hatred toward God. The active Christian life is a life
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The Master of All Events
He that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? (1 John 4:20) This doesn’t mean that God is the Author of all events, but he is the Master of all events. Nothing has ever happened to you that God cannot use for good if you will surrender it
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Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel
From the book entitled “Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel” by Ray Ortlund, Jr. If you are married, even if your marriage in some ways disappoints you, still, God was the one who joined you two together. Your imperfect marriage in the world of today is as sacred in the sight of God as was
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The Reality of Sin
“Sin promises to make you king. The reality is, it makes you its slave.” For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law, but under grace. (Romans 6:14)
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Prayer of Release
HEAVENLY FATHER, I release to You the burdens that I have been carrying, burdens that You never intended for me to carry. I cast all my cares upon You – all my worries, all my fears. You have told me to not be anxious about anything, but rather to bring everything to You in prayer with thankfulness. FATHER, calm my restless
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Humility
He that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? (1 John 4:20) “What a solemn thought, that our love to God will be measured by our everyday fellowship with men and the love it displays. How solemn that our love to God will be