- This is part of a series that has been adapted from my study of A. W. Tozer’s spiritual classic, The Pursuit of God. -
The Beatitudes
• Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Blessed are those [...]
7Sep10
God: He’s Quite a Character!
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Think about the people you know and admire. Do you know any wise parents, mothers and fathers who demonstrate sound judgment in [...]
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O Lord, give me the wisdom of spiritual remembrance so that I will never take the riches of Your grace and goodness for granted. Remind me to recall all of Your many benefits and blessings over the years and to realize frequently how much You have done for me. You have carried me through difficult [...]
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As we dig, we must ask God to provide us with insight and understanding. Ultimately, only God can open our eyes to [...]
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God of glory and grace, when I reflect on the beauty and diversity of Your created order, I marvel at Your genius, Your creativity, Your personal care, Your exquisite aesthetics, Your glory and order and excellence. May I aspire to excellence in all that I do, in each arena of my influence, so that others [...]
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31Aug10
Lifting Up Requires Bowing Down
- This is part of a series that has been adapted from my study of A. W. Tozer’s spiritual classic, The Pursuit of God. -
The audience to whom you play presents a defining moment in the life of every Christian. For either you choose [...]
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Solomon, who is credited with authoring the book of Proverbs, provides us with an excellent jumping off point for developing the character [...]
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25Aug10
Wisdom for Dummies
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People generally don’t like being called “Dummies.” And yet how can we explain the overwhelming success of a series of books aimed [...]
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God of Abraham and David, You have planted a profound longing deep within me that no earthly attainment or solace can satisfy. This aspiration is for Your manifest presence, and it draws me to see the world as You meant it to be. The brief Camelot of Solomon’s early reign, with its splendor and its [...]
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- This is part of a series that has been adapted from my study of A. W. Tozer’s spiritual classic, The Pursuit of God. -
Ironically, if it is true freedom you seek, you must voluntarily return home. As Tozer so eloquently puts it, “God [...]
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