As is true with many things our mother’s taught us, the caution not to praise ourselves is a caution bedded deeply in Scripture. It is always a temptation to tells other about how great we are, and what all we have done. Satan never loses an occasion to tempt us to “ring our own bell.” [...]
Posted on July 14th, 2011 by doc
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Sometimes, dear Readers, we are but ungrateful servants. We have a tendency to overlook, or just plain forget, what the Lord has done for us. And yet, there are many places in the Scripture where God has invited us to praise Him, and to thank Him. It might be worth our while to visit a [...]
Posted on March 17th, 2011 by doc
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Jesus, name above all names; Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us; Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. song “Jesus, Name Above All Names”, by Nadia Hearn © Copyright 1974 by Scripture in Song Such a simple song, yet such a great feeling of humble devotion. How do you feel when you say the name [...]
Posted on May 24th, 2009 by Bob Mathews
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To start the new year off right, I’ll share the verse with you that’s been on my mind a good deal lately. It’s a great verse with which to dedicate the year to the Lord: 20Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to [...]
Posted on January 1st, 2008 by Bob Mathews
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