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Linda Kruschke on life and death, faith and fearlessness, music and poetry
God’s Word
They triumphed over him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony;
they did not love their lives so much
as to shrink from death.
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Even Though – A Poem
Even though I’ve betrayed You walked away towards sin You are ever faithful when I return You take me in Even though I’ve been prideful walking my own way You are ever humble gave all for me that day Even … Continue reading
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Grace Is Not New
Many characterize the Old Testament as a book of God’s wrath and the New Testament as a book of God’s grace. But as I read the whole of scripture, I find grace and wrath throughout. There is grace for the … Continue reading
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Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Humility, Jesus, Life, Pride, Proud, Proverbs, Religion, Revelation, Scoffers
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What Are We Without God?
I’m still working my way through Ezekiel. It’s a tough book to get through, even though I know that after all the dire prophecies against Israel and the surrounding nations, Ezekiel eventually tells of the future restoration of Israel. But … Continue reading
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Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Atheist, Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Ezekiel, Faith, God, Gospel, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Israel, Jesus, Life, Love, Mankind, Paul, postaday2011, Pride, Prophecy, Proud, Religion, Sin, Truth, Word of God
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When Did Pride Become a Virtue?
Yesterday I was listening to my iPod on shuffle and the old hymn “They Will Know We Are Christians by Our Love” sung by Jars of Clay came on. It’s a pretty good hymn, all about unity among Christians and, … Continue reading
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Posted in Music, Psalms
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christian, Christian Music, Christianity, Faith, God, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Humble, Humility, Hymns, Jars of Clay, Jesus, Life, Love, Music, postaday2011, Pride, Proud, Psalm, Psalms, Religion, Sin, Truth, Virtue, Word of God
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The Humility of God in Christ
I started this post, knowing I was writing it to post for Monday — Music Monday, that is. But I had no ideas for what song to post. I didn’t hear any song that had sparked the idea for a … Continue reading
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Posted in Music
Tagged Amazing Grace, Bible, C.S. Lewis, Christ, Christian, Christian Music, Christianity, Elvis Presley, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Holy Spirit, Humble, Humility, Jesus, Life, Love, Music, Philippians, postaday2011, Pride, Proud, Religion, Sin, Truth, Word of God
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Psalm 123 – Humbly Relying on God
To determine what Psalm to post this week, I decided to actually open up my NIV Study Bible and read a few until one seemed right. I settled on Psalm 123 because it fit with the ideas of humility and reliance on God … Continue reading
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Posted in Poetry, Psalms
Tagged Arrogance, Bible, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Humble, Humility, Jesus, Life, Poetry, postaday2011, Pride, Proud, Psalm, Psalms, Religion, Truth, Word of God
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Between Grace and Obedience
Last week I received the following quote in my daily Quotemeal from Heartlight.org. I really liked it and immediately copied and pasted it into a draft post for later writing. As I thought about what I would write for today, … Continue reading
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Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christianity, Commandments, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Humble, Humility, Jesus, John, Life, Love, Obedience, postaday2011, Pride, Proud, Proverbs, Religion, St. Augustine, Truth, Word of God
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