Tag: Righteousness
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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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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. […]
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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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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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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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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 […]