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YWHW

I wish I was Jewish. I think the Jewish people have a wisdom about them unlike any people on earth. Another favorite book of mine is written by a Jewish Rabbi. The book is called Yearnings:Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life. The author is Rabbi Irwin Kula. With sage-like wisdom Rabbi Kula does what rabbis (rabbinam) do best. He places …

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Blessed Assurance, darkness, Fanny Crosby

Another Favorite Hymn

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!Heir of salvation, purchase of God,Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain:This is my story, this is my song,Praising my Savior all the day long;This is my story, this is my song,Praising my Savior all the day long.Perfect submission, perfect delight,Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;Angels, …

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anger, bitterness, hearing from God, striving, worry

Heart-Ear PLuggers

A long disclaimer: During my morning time with the Lord, I seem to “get more” out of that time when I write down things I’ve read whether scriptures or from other books. Usually, I’m faithful to write down where quotes come from. Usually. But this morning as I was looking back through my notebook, I came across two quotes without …

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dreams, heaven, New Earth

Fulfilled Dreams in Heaven

“God is big enough not only to fulfill your dreams but also to expand them as you anticipate Heaven. When you experience disappointment and loss as you faithfully serve God here, remember: the loss is temporary. The gains will be eternal. Every day on the New Earth will be a new opportunity to live out the dreams that matter most.” …

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Adam, Holy Spirit, hymns, methodist church

The Breath of Jesus

Breathe On Me Breath Of God Hymn Breathe on me, breath of God,Fill me with life anew,That I may love what Thou dost love,And do what Thou wouldst do.Breathe on me, breath of God,Until my heart is pure,Until with Thee I will one will,To do and to endure.Breathe on me, breath of God,Blend all my soul with Thine,Until this earthly …

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