My ear laughs at the sound of chaosBecause this heart sits, restful, Before the colourful themes of the Kings nurture and preservation satisfying my curiosity, my longings Don’t grow into death: align with eternal honeyed fountains When I was a child, I sat on my steel shoulders and drunk also from the cup of unprofitable […]
Watchman Nee. Date:Evening, February 3, 1950Place:Jordan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Among God’s children today, there is the thought that service to God is a favor to Him. Let me ask: Do we see the shining face on the throne? Unless we see God’s glory on the throne, we cannot forsake everything. The world is lovely, […]
I remember a stained-glass window that adorned the library of my alma mater. It was situated above the stairwell at the second-floor landing. In leaded letters, the words in the window declared, “Knowledge is power.” Every time I ascended or descended that staircase I cringed at those words. I did not like them. There was […]
A Test to See If Worldly Wisdom Has Crept Into Your Life Have you noticed just how many different forms of media can consume our waking hours? Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Netflix, Hulu, Regular TV, Pandora, Apple Music, Youtube, Movies, Music, Magazines, Books, Radio, Podcasts, Newspapers (whew!)—not to mention the endless stream of options available […]
The full measure of our days and purpose in this delicate existence precedes time; ordained from the womb of eternity. [ a multifaceted gift, a song, a God among men, a servant of all ]To serve, rule, and reign in this earthly colony from the vibrant persuasion of eternity leads to a richer fulfilment; greater […]
Perfectly said Sir. Indeed,it is my biggest fear and I try hard to put them in line with God. 🙂
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Thanks my sister. God is your strength and wisdom
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That is so true. I’ve seen so many parents obsessed with their kid’s grades, excelling at sports, trying to live vicariously through them, but not the least bit concerned about their spiritual development. Or they drive them so hard legalistically in church life rather than Christ’s life so that they reject it all when they become adults. It’s a big trap. Thanks for sharing this. Blessings.
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Thanks Pastor Mel for throwing light on this. Shalom!
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