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December 2011
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“‘Will the heathen who have not heard the Gospel be saved?’ ‘It...”
– Charles Spurgeon
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“Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your heart before him;
God...”
– Psalm 62:8
“Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. Here I am!...”
– Revelation 3:19-20 (via sketchmedesire)
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Anonymous asked: Are you from the United States?
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I miss you.
When you are in the middle of a school football game, I miss you.
When I am running on cold streets, I miss you.
When you are working on your homework late at night, I miss you.
When I wake up early to see the sunrise, I miss you.
When you are praying by candlelight, I miss you.
When I am singing in church, I miss you.
When you are walking to class, I miss you.
When I am writing a letter, I...
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
– C.S. Lewis
There is so much hate in this world.
“This is the ultimate evil and the ultimate outrage in the universe.
The glory...”
– John Piper
This is who I am.
God, make me otherwise.
Birthday Blessings!
Two of my most favourite people in the world, and sisters-in-Christ and occasional partners-in-crime, are having their birthdays today.
Make sure to wish that crazy wonderful Canadian Cait a happy birthday here.
Do not forget the Awesome Aussie Suzie!
“The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places; but...”
– J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
“Evil is only good perverted.”
– Longfellow
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“And I was like, baby, baby Jesus, oh!”
– My older brother telling my dad that, yes, our generation does have some great Christmas music, brought to you live by Bieber.
“I see him, but not now;
I behold him, but not near:
a star shall come out...”
– (Numbers 24:17 ESV)
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“O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear...”
– “Cantique de Noël” by Placide Cappeau
John Sullivan Dwight’s translation, known today as “O Holy Night”
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Here I am, sitting alone in a cold house, the night before Christmas Eve. The tree is half-decorated. The presents are half-wrapped. I don’t have the time or money for many Christmas presents. My family is separated. Empty. Empty. empty.
I’m feeling barren, like a late spring. I’m feeling alone. I’m afraid, sometimes, that the Spirit within me is like a stillborn child,...
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“It is a poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you...”
– Blessed Teresa of Calcutta
This words ring especially true as we draw nearer to the celebration of the birth of Christ, remembering Herod’s choice in Bethlehem.
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I find it useful to remember, when others fail...
Sent into the World: Jesus' Mission and Ours
by David Mathis | December 22, 2011
A danger lurks in our endeavors to live incarnationally. Danger, yes, but not deterrent. It is a risk worth taking, though not treating lightly.
The danger is that we can subtly begin to key on ourselves, rather than Jesus, when we think of what Christian mission is and what incarnation means. Over time we start to function as if Christian mission begins...
“Christmas’ gentle reminder: the most important part of the Christian...”
– John Piper
Undeniable Love.
When will my words begin to express this deep affection, and how can human language speak of the depth of the Father’s love for you?
It’s all the blossoms of spring, it’s all the waves crashing, it’s all the tears ever cried, it’s all the trees clapping their hands, it’s every mother’s kiss, it’s every love poem ever written, it’s every hymn...
Christ didn't die because I am worth so much, I'm...
