Calcutta?
I blog for simple reasons…I have unanswered questions. Something in me needs to bridge the gap between the vibrant life of Christ and the life He seems confined to live through me. There is a gnawing unrest, a discontent that pushes me to keep looking for some “missing” piece. I was raised Catholic, answered an altar call at a Billy Graham crusade, was baptized in a Baptist Church, met the Holy Spirit in a Charismatic Church, discovered biblical integrity in a Word of Faith Church, learned to hear and to trust my union with Christ at Visionwriters – still,...
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Meekness is a temperance of spirit that is neither elated nor cast down because it’s not occupied with itself in any way. It neither grumbles nor complains because it’s satisfied in any circumstance. I relate meekness to moderation and link it to Paul’s contentment whether abased or abounding. Ask me, and I’d say Michael and I live moderately. Our house is small, our possessions few. But the reason people live moderately determines meekness. Many who live moderately do so out of necessity or to protect against scarcity. People tend to create a controlled environment to...
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‘”Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly; to venture on wider seas, where storms will show your mastery; where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.” Author Unknown I feel His disturbance, and trust His mastery. In losing sight of land, Michael and I shall find the stars! (Thanks, Jamie, for sending the quote). The nation labels it an economic crisis. Many call it a recession, some say we’re on the edge of another depression. I say, God is good. Our house is still on the market…we’ve lowered the price multiple times…and still no nibbles. It...
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