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Category Archives: Appreciation
Thoughts From The Prophets: Not By Might Nor By Power
“This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). Immediately before this, Zechariah saw a vision. The vision included a lampstand of solid … Continue reading
Peace Series: Let The Peace of God Rule
“But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful” (Colossians 3:14-15). Three things … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Clothing, Fellowship, God`s word, Love, Peace, Textual study, Thanksgiving, Word Study
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Let Us Give Thanks
The book of Psalms is filled with expressions of thanks to God. The words “thanks” and “thanksgiving” appear 30 times in the book of Psalms. Nave’s topical Bible classifies 37 Psalms as Psalms which offer thanksgiving to God (9, 18, … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, God's Providence, psalms, Thanksgiving
Tagged book of Psalms, giving thanks, God's Providence, individual thanksgiving, johnson oatman jr., national thanksgiving, nave's topical Bible, psalms, song count your blessings, specific thanksgiving, thanksgiving, thanksgiving day
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Self Acceptance
“A man can stand a lot as long as he can stand himself” (Axel Munthe). Oh, how true this is. The society in which we live seems to be filled with people both young and old, who are displeased with themselves. They … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Love, Man
Tagged angelina jolie, appearance, arnold schwarzengger, axel munthe, beyonce, blake shelton, body image, brad pitt, christian bale, christie brinkley, fearfully and wonderfully made, loving self, outward v. inward beauty, self acceptance, self esteem, tyra banks
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Appreciating His Work
“He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother is a son who causes shame and reproach” (Proverbs 19:26). “The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, and he who begets a wise child will delight him. Let your … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Family, Parenting
Tagged appreciating father, Appreciation, changing view of dad, edgar guest, father, mark twain, poem father, poem only a dad, work
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Appreciating Her Work
“Who can find a virtuous wife, for her worth is far above the rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days … Continue reading
The Written Word
Let me give you some advice concerning edification and evangelism: Don’t forget to write. In fact, try to write something daily. Now, why do I say this? (1) The written word can speak long after you cease to be on … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, Preachers, Preaching, Soul Winning
Tagged 2 Chronicles 21, 2 Timothy, bill bennett, bulletin articles, Colossians, deceased preachers writings, edification, elijah preaches after death, elijah to jehoram, encouraging letters, Ephesians, evangelism, founding fathers, Luke 16, paul writes to colosse, paul writes to rome, paul writes while in prision, philemon, Philippians, quote on reading and writing, samuel johnson, the dead can still speak, they have moses and the prophets, written word, written word may go where you cannot
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Why Don’t We Show Appreciation Here and Now?
When did Israel express appreciation for Moses? When he died (Deuteronomy 34:7-8). Not much appreciation was expressed before then, and when they did recognize how great a man he was, it was bit too late to do him any good. … Continue reading
Appreciating Mothers
Greek word: Matar or meter “from Sanskrit ‘to measure’; but whether denoting the ‘moulder,’ or the ‘manager’ is debated” (Thayer). English word: Mother “(from) Middle English ‘moder’ … the change from the ‘d’ to the ‘th’ seems due to Scand. … Continue reading
Appreciating Fathers
Greek word: Pater “from a root signifying ‘a nourisher, protector, upholder’” (Vine’s). “From root ‘pa’; lit. nourisher, protector, upholder” (Thayer). Aramic word: Abba. “Abba is the word framed by the lips of infants” (Vine’s). It is a tender affectionate term … Continue reading
