A sad person consumed with worldly sorrow is concerned about losing stuff--no matter how honorable or dishonorable that stuff is.Heath Lambert Taken from his book, Finally Free which you will find on this site's recommend Book List with its full title.
Asceticism
Merriam-Webster.com as·cet·i·cism | \ ə-ˈse-tə-ˌsi-zəm \ Definition of asceticism 1: the practice of strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline : the condition, practice, or mode of life of an ascetic: rigorous abstention from self-indulgence Sacrifice, renunciation, asceticism, fasting, returning again to God … : these are inclinations fueled as much by instinct as by religious idealism. — Joyce Carol Oates Crossing … Continue reading Asceticism
Quote 44 – John 3:1-21
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs You are doing if God were not with him.In reply … Continue reading Quote 44 – John 3:1-21
Psalm 119:73-88
Today - Hebrew letters Yodh (pronounced like yohd, the vowel has more of an "oh" sound ) and Kaph (like the work cough) These are covered in verses 73 to 80 and 81 to 88 respectively. Yodh English Your hands made me and fashioned me;Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.74 May those who fear You see … Continue reading Psalm 119:73-88
Quote #43 – 1 Corinthians 9:16b
woe is me if I do not preach the gospel.Paul to the Corinthian believers This one particular strikes me as I currently study in seminary. What about you?
Psalm 119:57-72
Today - Hebrew letters Heth (pronounced het, though often with a heavy, back of the through h) and Teth (pronounced tet) These are covered in verses 57 to 64 and 65 to 72 respectively. Heth English The Lord is my portion;I have promised to keep Your words.I sought Your favor with all my heart;Be gracious to me according to Your word.I considered my waysAnd turned my feet … Continue reading Psalm 119:57-72
Quote #42 – of Christ
The ring of faith holds the diamond of Christ.unknown
Sharing a Message from Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries is the Christian ministry tied to the late Dr. R.C. Sproul. Today, I want to share with you a message sent to me via e-mail from them in light of these times. Now is the time for fervent prayer, urgent action, and bold proclamation. You and I have seen how the COVID-19 pandemic has … Continue reading Sharing a Message from Ligonier Ministries
Psalm 119:41-56
Today: Letters Vav (sometimes Waw) and Zayin. Verses 41 to 48 and 49 to 56 respectively. Vav English May Your loving-kindnesses also come to me, O Lord,Your salvation according to Your word;42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,For I trust in Your word.43 And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,For I wait for … Continue reading Psalm 119:41-56
Psalm 119:25-40
Time for the Daleth (verses 25 to 32) and He (verses 33 to 40) stanzas. Daleth English My soul cleaves to the dust;Revive me according to Your word.26 I have told of my ways, and You have answered me;Teach me Your statutes.27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts,So I will meditate on Your wonders.28 My soul weeps because of grief;Strengthen me … Continue reading Psalm 119:25-40
Monergist Gratia 