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Tag Archives: passion
IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 6
A Passion to Know Christ Philippians 3:3-12 Claiming to know someone usually means we know facts about the person or simply are aware he or she exists. Unfortunately, that is how too many Christians “know” Jesus Christ—they’re aware He is … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: NOVEMBER 4
No one will believe this who has not lived long and looked hard, so that he knows how suddenly a passion for which has for years been wrapped round the whole of the heart will dry up and wither. Perhaps … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 9
Lewis, grieving the death of his wife, Joy: On the other hand, ‘Knock and it shall be opened.’ But does knocking mean hammering and kicking the door like a maniac? And there’s also ‘To him that hath shall be given.’ … Continue reading
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C. S. LEWIS DAILY: AUGUST 1
The idea that ‘being in love’ is the only reason for remaining married really leaves no room for marriage as a contract or promise at all. If love is the whole thing, then the promise can add nothing; and if … Continue reading
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Tagged being in love, c s lewis, christian law, committed, contract, eternal constancy, feelings, g k chesterton, in love, love, love songs, lovers, marriage, mere Christianity, passion, promise, vows
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DAILY HOPE: MAY 26
How to Keep Your Enthusiasm “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Romans 12:11-12 NIV). To reach your goals, you have to figure out … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 28
The “Go” of Unconditional Identification Jesus…said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor…and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” —Mark 10:21 The rich young ruler had the … Continue reading
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