14 Aug 2010

Paid in Full2

As I am reading Leviticus, I am marveling at the specific laws set by God for His people in regard to atonement. Before Christ’s sacrifice, there was much to do in order to symbolize the high cost necessary to achieve forgiveness of sin. Sacrificial offerings were a significant part of the Israelites’ lives. Since blood contains life, it is [...]

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6 Jul 2010

Psalm 1391

“For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb . . .”
The precious truths of this Psalm have penetrated my heart during this past month.  We trusted our God to bring us our new bundle of joy when His timing was fulfilled.  We knew He was busy at work creating, forming [...]

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5 Jun 2010

Patience, Little One5

Six weeks from our due date, we thought we were in labor.  Now on medicine and minimal activity, we’re doing everything we can to prevent premature labor and give the baby more developmental time in the womb.  We recognize that the Author of Life has all control.  He gets to choose the birthday.  Ultimately, every [...]

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7 May 2010

My Only Master1

In the middle of the night several weeks ago, I was pleading with the Lord to help me pursue a healthier diet and beat down my sugar and carb cravings. I desire to do this not only for my unborn child, but to honor God in all I do, including my eating. The [...]

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20 Apr 2010

Walkin’ Worthy0

How do we truly become worthy of the kingdom of God? John Piper states, “To ‘walk worthy of the Lord’ means to walk in a way that the Lord deserves from us, not in a way that we deserve the Lord.” Colossians 1 mentions that we should walk worthy of the Lord to please [...]

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