Find Grace, Receive Mercy, all from the LORD

 Hebrews 4:11-16

..."Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience.

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 

For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.

Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need."

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The Living Breath of God

~precious missionaries ready to head home 

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Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God

Holy Spirit, living breath of God

Breathe new life into my willing soul

Bring the presence of the risen Lord

To renew my heart and make me whole

Cause Your Word to come alive in me

Give me faith for what I cannot see

Give me passion for Your purity

Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me

Holy Spirit, come abide within

May Your joy be seen in all I do

Love enough to cover every sin

In each thought and deed and attitude

Kindness to the greatest and the least

Gentleness that sows the path of peace

Turn my strivings into works of grace

Breath of God, show Christ in all I do

Holy Spirit, from creation's birth

Giving life to all that God has made

Show Your power once again on earth

Cause Your church to hunger for your ways

Let the fragrance of our prayers arise

Lead us on the road of sacrifice

That in unity the face of Christ

Will be clear for all the world to see

~Getty & Townend

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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

~Yellowstone FB

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A mighty fortress is our God,

a bulwark never failing;

our helper he, amid the flood

of mortal ills prevailing.

For still our ancient foe

does seek to work us woe;

his craft and power are great,

and armed with cruel hate,

on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide,

our striving would be losing,

were not the right Man on our side,

the Man of God's own choosing.

You ask who that may be?

Christ Jesus, it is he;

Lord Sabaoth his name,

from age to age the same;

and he must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled,

should threaten to undo us,

we will not fear, for God has willed

his truth to triumph through us.

The prince of darkness grim,

we tremble not for him;

his rage we can endure,

for lo! his doom is sure;

one little word shall fell him.

That Word above all earthly powers

no thanks to them abideth;

the Spirit and the gifts are ours

through him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go,

this mortal life also;

the body they may kill:

God's truth abideth still;

his kingdom is forever!

~Martin Luther

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In the Presence of God

 2 Timothy 4:1-5

"I solemnly charge you in the presence of God 

and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living

and the dead, and by His appearing and 

His kingdom: preach the word; be ready in 

season and out of season; reprove, 

rebuke, exhort, with great patience 

and instruction.

For the time will come when they will 

not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to 

have their ears tickled, they will 

accumulate for themselves teachers 

in accordance to their own desires, 

and will turn away their ears from 

the truth and will turn aside to myths.

But you, be sober in all things, 

endure hardship, do the work 

of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."

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The "Hit and Miss" Theory

"When you study the Bible hit and miss, you miss more than you hit."

-God's little answer book

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Colossians 3:16-17

..."Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, 

with all wisdom teaching 

and admonishing one another 

with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, 

singing with thankfulness 

in your hearts to God.

Whatever you do in word or deed, 

do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, 

giving thanks through Him to God the Father."...

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