Tag: Righteousness

• Acting Out Our Faith: Lead With Forgiveness

  While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. – Acts 7:59-60 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but forgiveness is not always the first thing on […]

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  July 16, 2012

  Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Christianity, Devotions, forgiveness, Grace, Love, mercy, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

• Good Friday Poem – Hammer and Nail

  Hammer and Nail   Muscled hands, calloused and rough, Work with care and a gentle touch. Tree to timber with saw and stone; Through patient skill a form has grown. A stable manger of humble scale, Put together by hammer and nail.   A babe is born inBethlehem; A wooden manger a bed for him. […]

  cdyeagerwrites

  April 5, 2012

  Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Transformation

  brokenness, Christianity, Cross, humility, Love, Righteousness, Sacrifice

• Cure

  Your Word is the medicine for my malady It is the cure for the pestilence of my past. Your truth lights the darkness of my heart Filling me with a love that will last.   You are the cure The healer of my soul You make me pure Refined like gold Remove my impurity Restore […]

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  February 5, 2012

  Devotions, Poetry, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Christianity, Excellence, Holiness, Poetry, Purity, Righteousness

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Conclusion

  But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.  This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely […]

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  January 8, 2012

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  blessing, brokenness, Christianity, Faith, humility, Provision, Relying on God, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Unrighteous Anger

  My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. – James 1:19-20 (NIV) There is a lot of anger being thrown around today.  We see it on our TV screens, […]

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  December 18, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Anger, brokenness, Christianity, Fruit of the Spirit, humility, Patience, Relying on God, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: A Gracious Memory Leads to a Better Future

  At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.  But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of […]

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  December 12, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  blessing, Christianity, Grace, humility, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Faith in the Good News

  I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The […]

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  December 4, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Devotions, Faith, Relying on God, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth, Spirituality and the natural world

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Overcoming Poverty

  The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. – Proverbs 29:7 (NIV) Poverty is certainly a growing issue of debate and concern today.  Unemployment rates, foreclosure listings and protests have been media regulars for the last few years.  A sour economy has soured our attitude toward the rich, […]

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  November 13, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  blessing, Devotions, humility, Poverty, Provision, Relying on God, Righteousness, Thanksgiving

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Teachable

  Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. – Proverbs 9:9 (NIV) I like being right.  There is a sense of satisfaction in having the right answer, the right solution or the right insight.  It is a good feeling, but it can […]

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  November 6, 2011

  Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

  Devotions, humility, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth, Teachable

• The Right Kind of Righteousness: Blessed by God

  But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. – Psalms 5:11-12 (NIV) It is […]

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  October 30, 2011

  American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Transformation

  blessing, Christianity, Devotions, Meeting God, Righteous, Righteousness, Spiritual Growth