Posted on July 28, 2008 by StoneRose
I was reading in Elizabeth George’s book, “Loving God With All Your Mind”, this morning. The back cover (and I don’t know who wrote this) says “When we find our thoughts overwhelmed by fear, worry, and depression, it’s dificult to keep our minds focused on truth and joy!” And don’t I know it! As I’ve [...]
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Posted on May 5, 2008 by melodyag
I just started reading What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancey. It is a great book so far, exploring the different facets of grace and how it is so easy to lose sight of this incredible gift.
I wanted to relay his take on the prodigal son. This story brings the parable a little closer [...]
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Posted on March 31, 2008 by StoneRose
“Our ability to hear God’s voice begins when we reverence Him through simple obedience. That is the basis of the childlike relationship He desires with you and me. Knowing God is not enough; we must fear and obey Him.
Do you want to hear God’s voice? Then you must become like a child, for when the [...]
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Posted on March 24, 2008 by StoneRose
‘I believe that Scripture tells us how we can prepare ourselves to hear what God wants to say specifically to us. Please don’t misunderstand. This isn’t just some pie-in-the-sky religious issue. It’s down-to-earth and intensely practical. When I began my study, the demands of life were threatening to overwhelm me. With a husband, two [...]
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