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Thy Word is a Lamp Unto my Feet

Karen — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:00:53 +0000

“Your word,” says the Psalmist, “is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). It is like a lantern, which sheds light on our path, amid the darkness of the night, to direct the steps of our feet. The sincere Christian will therefore [Continue reading ...]

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

Karen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:40:18 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1WmzRxBGFY

2 Samuel 22:1-4

The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;

The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My [Continue reading ...]

The Heart

Karen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:24:18 +0000

1. Issues of life are out of. Pr 4:23

2. God

Tries. 1Ch 29:17; Jer 12:3 Knows. Ps 44:21; Jer [Continue reading ...]

Humility (2)

Karen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:58:54 +0000

Many people have a false impression of the purpose of humility. They believe that it is a means by which we gain “approval” by God. That, by their “acts of humility,” they will earn a place in heaven. But this is totally backwards! Until we are saved, we are spiritually dead and unable to do [Continue reading ...]

Humility (1)

Karen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:46:28 +0000

Genuine humility doesn’t draw attention to itself, so it has a tendency to be overlooked by people. Of course, there are times people do not see it, because it is truly absent. But perhaps the greatest problem for many is that they have a false or distorted idea of what humility is. And this misunderstanding [Continue reading ...]

Contrite Heart – Broken Heart – Humble Heart

Karen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:26:37 +0000

A contrite heart, a broken heart, a humble heart. Whilst these may appear to be different ways of saying the same thing – they do have different meanings, and as such, with sincerity of heart, I sought to understand.

What is a contrite heart?

What does the Bible mean when it [Continue reading ...]

A Teachable Heart

Karen — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:14:56 +0000

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

A teachable heart is a heart that has surrendered to God, a soft tender heart, yielded to receive, in humility, the truth of His word. [Continue reading ...]