November, 2011

Nov
22

paradox of the cross

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At the cross... The best of God met the worst of man, Pure love triumphed over vile hatred, Unimaginable joy healed broken dreams and sorrow, Perfect peace soothed the violence in the hearts of men, Long-suffering patience endured the self-seeking of instant gratification, Kindness confronted cruelty, Goodness met evil, The faithfulness of God proved stronger than the treason ... Continue

Nov
19

crosswords

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Wooden. Rugged. Painful. Splinters. Rough. Jagged. Sharp. Heavy. Gnarled. Uneven. Weather-beaten. Sweaty. Bloody . . . the Cross Betrayal. Agony. Suffering. Condemned. Stripped. Whipped. Flogged. Beaten. Wounded. Bruised. Stripes. Lashes. Bound. Robe. Scarlet. Thorns. Crown. Reeds. Scepter. Grief. Crowds. Pushing. Shoving. Shouting. Laughter. Threats. Jeers. Insults. Sarcasm. Cynicism. Irreverence. Despised. Rejected. Mocked. Passion. Weeping. Mourning. Tears. ... Continue

Nov
19

shadow of the cross

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As I walk I see a shadow -- a shadow of a cross; For Calvary still casts a shadow for those would suffer loss. Near the cross is no place for a name -- Not prestige or gain; not power or fame. The cross is the beginning of freedom; the end of strife. It is ... Continue

Nov
19

real love

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Real love is . . . Turning the other cheek . . . Walking another mile . . . Giving even though it hurts . . . Giving when no one is watching . . . Forgiving again and again . . . and again . . . and again . . . Praying for those ... Continue

Nov
19

God’s love

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We can't do anything to make God love us more. We can't do anything to make God love us less. God's love is . . . Unearned Undeserved Unfailing Unlimited Unending Unwavering Unfaltering Undeniable Unconditional Deep Wide Long High God's love is not . . . Unavailable Until Unless Unattainable Uncertain Unsure Unsightly Unfavourable God's nature. God's character. "God is love!" Continue

Nov
19

people

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All about me people are rushing - trying to get somewhere... But really, they're headed for "who knows where?" They consume themselves with worries and gaining treasures of this earth, But so many have never understood God's second birth. Lord, here am I; send me...I'll go! Lord, send me that just one may know! I've looked ... Continue

Nov
19

treasures

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What is your treasure? Is it gold, silver, stones, or money? Is it job security, prestige, or notoriety? Is it swimming pools, cars, or homes? Where are your treasures? Are they in your pocket, or in your heart? Are your treasures sure to last? I carry my treasures in my heart... My treasures are the faces - colors of ... Continue

Nov
19

burden of God

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Oh, the burden of the Lord -- a world of young and old and in-between a world of famous, and known, and those never seen. This is the burden of Jesus on Calvary; the burden of my Master in Gethsemane. Jesus knows the pains, He sees the tears; He feels our hurt and understands our fears. "Jesus, ... Continue

Nov
19

one world

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One World so many nations so many people so many colors so many tongues so many beliefs One Way!! Continue

Nov
19

light

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In the land they see a distant light; there is warmth, and it brings sight. It is rising on the horizon, but the dark is familiar... Will they look to the light... or turn away?? Oh God, draw them to the light Continue

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