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Tsunami, Sovereignty, and Mercy December 29, 2004 — Fresh Words Edition By John Piper “The waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of destruction assailed me. . . This God—his way is perfect” (2 Samuel 22:5, 31). …
this year, i am so thankful that though life is always changing...jesus never will. greg laurie said today at service, "Today is about Immanuel, that God is with you, that you are not alone." i was thinking...you know…
taken from Christianity.com ... Have you ever wondered how we got our Nativity? The Gospels give us the beloved story of Christ's birth, of course. But who started the tradition of placing crèches on the fireplace mant…
why is it so hard to be genuinely loving? i am tired of how the world defines love, and it is such a conditional concept. it's something one should deserve, something that is worked for. but can it be earned? am i ever w…
are you giving Jesus your ALL? i hope this song speaks to whoever needs to hear. Jesus wants our very all, and he will allow us to fall so we will love him and give him our hearts. he will take away all stability and su…
michael rabin- child prodigy violinist; died of drug overdose at young age joseph hassid- child prodigy violinist; died in mental ward shortly after a lobotomy Why are the lives of musicians so intensely tragic? As i w…
AH! sorry you subscribers who are hearing from me umm, like everyday. lol. when i stress, i write...and write. hahaha...good news! i am DONE with finals! hehe...i am free at last. time to write Christmas cards and read a…
john piper teaches on the topic: "Abhor what is evil; Hold fast to what is good" i'm on my 5th round now...it's a great message. please do click on this link and listen to it. im really, really, really enjoying this mess…
so, i went to church with a burdened, worried, and irritated heart and it's just crazy how God changed that in a matter of minutes. you know, his word does speak to us when we might feel farthest from him. before i go in…
Come In I want to know what I want In this world of who’s and what’s And how much you make Or what you wake up for each morning And come late at home to Where you were then and how You’ve finally found Home. …
lately, ive been really thinking about why God allows suffering in our lives. why? when it seems to delay my plans, or drastically alter my life forever? why cant i erase this memory? why cant i be what i used to be? why…
age is nothing but a number tonite i think God reminded me that being a friend to someone is more important than teaching them something. it's crazy how certain events in our lives can really change us--for better or wo…
what an awesome woman's life...we hear about her husband, jonathon edwards...a key figure of The Great Awakening in the 1700s. but, his wife sarah edwards is rarely talked about. my brother was raving about this woman(he…
it just amazes me how sinful my nature is. im forgiven, and then i go off and sin again. but what really amazes me, is that i come back to the feet of Jesus. i come back with my face to the ground. i couldnt do it again.…
the law of love For this is the law of love that has been laid down by Divine authority: “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”; but, “Thou shalt love God with all thy heart, and with all they soul, and with all thy…
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." -John Maxwell (i love this quote...it's a life-changing perspective on every encounter i have)