“This is Christ, who continually, with the oil of His grace, maintains the work already begun in the heart; by means of which notwithstanding what the devil can do, the souls of His people prove gracious still.” John Bunyan
“Be confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it...
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Daily Life Application
Oil Of Grace
Even Greater Things
“If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” Thomas Edison
Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12)
Think...
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A Field Of Treasure
“Every man dies, not every man really lives.” William Wallace – Braveheart
“The kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought the field.” (Matthew 13:44)
How many images of the devastation...
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Love Is Amazing
“One word frees us from the weight and pain of life; that word is love.” Sophocles
“… if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:2)
So many people in this world are starving for love today. Yes, we can give food, and money, and clothing,...
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It’s Plain To God
“What concerns me is not the way things are, but rather the way people think things are.” Epicetus
” … What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.” (2 Corinthians 5:11)
Do you realize there is a different perspective about you than what you have for yourself?...
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Living Your Natural Bent
“If you find your natural bent, your inclination, what we will call your life gifts, then you can find the things that you enjoy and most likely do well.” David Stark
“The Lord has filled Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” (Exodus 35:31)
During...
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Determined In Advance
“He who insists on seeing with perfect clearness before he decides never decides.” Henri Frederic Amiel
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
There are those of us who won’t choose to do anything unless we can do it perfectly. So we don’t do a whole lot. Then there...
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Working In All Things
“As long as we whine at circumstances we shall experience the extraordinary trick of providence which keeps us in those circumstances until we learn our lesson.” Oswald Chambers
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Have...
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Embrace The Challenge
“Every day you encounter opportunities to embrace a small challenge. And each time you do just that, the more you train your brain for the bigger challenges that are bound to come your way.” Les Parrott
“Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:4)
Life challenges...
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Time Is A Commodity
“One of the worst practices of the human race is killing time … Many persons neglect the culture of their souls because they dawdle around and do nothing.” (Walter Dudley Cavert)
“The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty, if we have the strength …” (Psalm 90:10)
We have to be careful here. This...
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