All Blog Posts Tagged 'heart' (6)

By Holly Spence The scripture, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24 came alive for me. I made an earnest request of God to show me my heart, His word to “search me” came alive, and the revelatory excavation of the scripture is truly light unto my path. The heart has four chambers and each chamber has valves and vessels that are responsible to keep the body alive. It is… Continue

Last year, I had the pleasure of visiting several homes for the Annual Rose Tour in Whitewright. I was awestruck by the diversity of each garden as we went from house to house. I saw backyards filled with roses, irises, birdhouses, ponds, and many other gorgeous bouquets of plant life. The flowers generated an amazing ambiance that perfumed the air with pleasant aromas. I saw and smelled honey suckles for the first time and had the pleasure of tasting one too. What struck me the most was the d… Continue

Servanthood: Position, Title or Worship? “O come let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker” Psalms 96:6 Webster’s Definition of Servant - one that performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer. Hebrew Definition of Servant - eded (5650) from the root word abad (5647), which means to work. Greek Definition of Servant - doulos (1401) from the root word deho (1210) to bind or bond, translated as slave or servant. The most popular definition… Continue

Think about HOW you pray. Do you often find yourself asking God to give you things or to do something for you? Do you only engage in prayer when life is taking you through a rough time? You have to be careful how you pray. If you ask God to give you something, ask him for wisdom, discernment, patience, or strength. These qualities are things that can last you a lifetime and help you in every situation you are faced with successfully. MEDITATIONS/TASKS: * Don't just pray as a way… Continue

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September’s Feature Stories - No White After Labor Day by Jeanice McDade, Editor - No Warm Fuzzies by Jan Ross, Editor - Ominous Signs of our Times by Rev. James L. Snyder - Quilting Lessons by Rhonda Cl… Continue

8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 What do you think it means to be pure in heart? I don't think it means that you are perfect or that you never do anything wrong, but I think it points to the motives of your heart. Are you the type of person that would knowingly offend or hurt someone else? Some people just don't care what they do to others. Some people can walk around and be totally oblivious to the needs or cares of others. I would classify that as a selfish h… Continue