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Tag Archives: efforts
IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 16
Sunday Reflection: The Help of His Grace When we talk about making peace, it’s important to understand that doesn’t imply we are always calm, happy, or even emotionally detached from a situation. Peacemakers understand that finding peace with God … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 10
Trust in the Wait Psalm 33:13-22 Waiting on God stretches our trust in Him, especially when we are urgently longing for His intervention or guidance in a situation. From our earthly perspective and with our limited knowledge, it may … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 18
The Importance of Stillness Psalm 37:1-7 Have you ever heard the phrase “God helps those who help themselves”? I know I have. It sounds responsible and admirable, and the majority of Christians believe that this word of advice is in … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JULY 3
The Christian doctrine that there is no ‘salvation’ by works done according to the moral law is a fact of daily experience. Back or on we must go. But there is no going on simply by our own efforts. If … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 28
The Riches of the Destitute …being justified freely by His grace… —Romans 3:24 The gospel of the grace of God awakens an intense longing in human souls and an equally intense resentment, because the truth that it reveals is not … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JULY 7
All Efforts of Worth and Excellence Are Difficult Enter by the narrow gate….Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life…. —Matthew 7:13-14 If we are going to live as disciples of Jesus, we have … Continue reading
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