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Growing – Learning – Believing – Confidence – Resting – Our Inheritance in Christ –
Living a better way now – taming the thoughts I think – You ask – Why make a change – why not think the same – Learning things I should have known raised my Expectations in this life from good … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Memoir, Poetry
Tagged Believing, Calvary, Change, Confidence, Expectations, Gospel, Grace, Growing, Healing, Jesus, Learning, Plain talk, Power over spirits, Strength to use authority, Taming thoughts
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All the Promises of God Are True
All the promises of God are true – He watches over His Word to perform it – If you believe Jesus is your Savior He is – and – He is your God – You know it – You … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Confidence, Defeated Enemy, Doubt, Faith, Fallen from Grace, Falling Short, Grace, Jesus, No Condemnation, Open door, Our Adversary, Promises of God, Savior, The devil, Your Adversary
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Better Promises – Better than What Promises – Speaking of Jesus the Writer of the Book of Hebrews Says – But Now Hath He Obtained a More Excellent Ministry – by How Much Also He is the Mediator of a Better Covenant – which Was Established upon Better Promises –
Abraham (father of faith) lived under the promises of grace, which promises New Testament believers may enjoy (if we know what promises belong to us). Romans 4:3 tell us, for what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Bible Verses, Letters to a Friend (series)
Tagged Abraham, Better Covenant, Better Promises, Blessing of Abraham, Christ, Curse of the Law, Deuteronomy 28, Expect to Receive, Father of Faith, gift of righteousness, Grace, Jesus, Mediator, New Testament, Old Covenant
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For God Has Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear – But of Power – and of Love – and of a Sound Mind – 2 Timothy 1:7 –
2 Corinthians 5:17 – The Bible (KJV) – Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Galatians 3:13-14 – The Bible (KJV) – Christ hath redeemed us … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses, Healing
Tagged Blessing of Abraham, Curse of the Law, Dominion, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, love, Mind of Christ, Not under Law, Power, Redeemed, Sound Mind, Spirit, Think, True
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Grace Be to You and Peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ – 2 Corinthians 1:2 – Thank You Lord for Your Unfailing Love –
Genesis 6:8 – The Bible (IJV) – But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord Isaiah 54:9-13 – The Bible (KJV) – For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Verses
Tagged Children, Comfort, Genesis 6, Grace, Hebrews 8, Hills, Isaiah 54, Mercy, Mountains, My Kindness, Noah, Peace, Pleasant stones, Sapphires, Taught of the Lord, Waters of Noah
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Jesus Reversed the Curse – He Satisfied Justice and Brought Mercy by His Finished Work on the Cross – Mercy and Truth Are Met Together – Righteousness and Peace Have Kissed Each Other –
Psalm 85 – The Bible (KJV) – (Prophetic psalm – Psalmist sees grace) Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered … Continue reading
There Is Power for Good in the Words We Speak – If We Speak Words of Life – Let Us Speak Words of Life and Healing – Speak Love and Health – Let Us Bless and Not Curse – Let Us Choose Life – Jesus is Life – Blessings Come to Us through Jesus –
Proverbs 18:21 – The Bible (KJV) – Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Verses from New Covenant of Grace Mark 11:23 – The Bible (KJV) … Continue reading
LORD – Your Grace Is Sufficient –
LORD – Your grace is sufficient – We see it in every flower that grows – We live in it – We are grateful for it – Thank You, LORD, for loving us –
Posted in Photos, Poetry
Tagged Carol Ann Hoel, Christian, Flower, God, Grace, Grace of God, Grace sufficient. Your Grace is Sufficient, grateful, Gratitude, Jesus, Landscape, Lord, love, Thank you
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Glory of New Covenant Grace Exceeds Old Covenant Glory of Law – for the Letter Kills, but the Spirit Gives Life
2 Corinthians 3:7-11 – The Bible (NIV) – Now if the ministry that brought death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look steadily at the face of Moses because of its … Continue reading
The Sweetest Truth I Know Is – Jesus – How You Love Me So –
The sweetest truth I know is – Jesus – How You love me so – No other message thrills my soul Like this – that You love me so – Knowing this – my Savior – Lord – How satisfied I … Continue reading
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Tagged abundant grace, Christian, Embrace, God is Love, God's Lamb, Grace, How You Love Me, Jesus, Lamb of God, Lord Jesus, love, Love of God, Resting, Resting in Jesus, satisfied, Savior
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The Lord is Gracious and Righteous – Our God Is Full of Compassion –
Psalm 116 – The Bible – (NIV) I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave … Continue reading
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Tagged call on the name of the Lord, Compassion, Death, Distress, God, Goodness, Goodness of God, Grace, gracious, Grave, Lord, Our God, Praise, Psalm 116, Salvation
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Worthy is the Lamb of God…
Lord Jesus, You came to our world, some 2000 years ago, to a people living under the Covenant of Law. You spoke to Pharisees, who believed they were keeping the law. You taught them the strength of the law. You … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Bible Verses, Thought
Tagged abundant grace, Christian, Christianity, Covenant, Grace, Jesus, Lamb of God, Mercy, new covenant, New Testament, Old Covenant, Old Testament, Pharisees, Son of God, Worthy is the Lamb
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Contrast New and Old
According to Miriam Webster: con·trast : to be different especially in a way that is very obvious The green plants in the photo contrast with the old stump, calling attention to the attributes of each. The green plants are young; … Continue reading
Oh Believer – There is No Spot in You
Did you fall – Did you hurt Someone you love so much – Did you miss the mark – Or speak a lie – Oh Believer – there is no spot in you – Your righteousness is a gift Jesus … Continue reading
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Unearned, Undeserved, Unmerited FAVOR
How obvious it is to me – LORD – Your Unearned – undeserved – unmerited Favor covers me like feathers – Enriches me and Blesses me like Rain Falling Steadily Scourged – mocked – crucified – JESUS – You – … Continue reading
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My Righteousness is from YOU – JESUS
My righteousness is from YOU JESUS – who suffered and died And rose again In YOU I triumph – unstoppable – Your LOVE is my JOY – YOU are TRUTH and GRACE – JESUS – Son of the Father My … Continue reading
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LORD – I Have YOU to Rescue Me
Grieving is my season – yes – or no – It’s true my comfort zone has been shattered – I’ve been robbed by death of the man I loved – He was robbed of his health – not by God … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 corinthians 15, bible kjv, Christianity, Comfort Zone, Death, footing, Gave His life, God, Grace, Grave, Graves, Graveyards, Grieve, Grieving, health, Jesus, Lord, Lord Jesus, lost footing, Man I loved, No more graveyards, No more tears, Peter, Rescue, Rescue me, Rest, Resting in Jesus, Robbed, Robbed of health, Savior, Season, Seasons, Space, Stop, Stop grieving, Storm, Tears, Trample Death, Walk on Water, Walked on Water, Widow, Widows
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Unexpected Event – Grace Granted
Friday evening after dinner, my husband seemed to be asleep sitting up in his hospital bed, but his demeanor was strange. I ignored it for a little while, but when it didn’t change, I was sure something was wrong. I … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Bible Verses
Tagged Alzheimer's, Event, Grace, Seizure, Stroke, Today, Tomorrow
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Winter Season Storm Watch – Take Cover
Extreme is the word that comes to mind When I think of this season of our lives – Together – my husband and I – have been thrust From lands well known to realms UN-known – From friendly skies to … Continue reading
Posted in Alzheimer's, Bible Verses, Poetry
Tagged Awful behaviour, Bizarre Situations, Blind, Cat having a bath, Extreme, Familiar Scenery, Free, Free falling, Friendly skies, Grace, Grace is mine and free, Had to die, Hoping, hostile terrains, lands well known, LORD You are here, Not alone, Obscure passages, Outer space, realms unknown, Redeem, Redemption, scattered, Season of life, Shattered, Strength for asking, Trusting, Weak, Well lighted pathway, You had to die to redeem me
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