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“Faith is both God’s gift and man’s act. The Lord is the author of our faith, but we ourselves believe.” Charles Spurgeon

“So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” Luke 17:10

“To deny oneself is to be aware only of Christ and no more of self, to see only him who goes before and no more the road which is too hard for us. Once more, all that self-denial can say is: ‘He leads the way, keep close to him.’” Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” Luke 9:23

“Although the Lord may not appear for us in the way we expect, or desire, our suppose, yet he will in some way or other provide for us.” C H Spurgeon

For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. Psalm 107:9

Book Review: Hidden History of Kansas by Adrian Zink (four stars)

Book Review: Hidden History of Kansas by Adrian Zink (four stars) “Look, I’m just a Kansas housewife,” [Esther Swirk Brown] said nervously. “I don’t represent these people, but I’ve seen the conditions in their school I know none of you … Continue reading →

“While it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who hasn’t surrendered His authority.” A W Tozer

God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. Acts 17:27

“While it looks like things are out of control, behind the scenes there is a God who hasn’t surrendered His authority.” A W Tozer

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

Book Review: Brother Cadfael’s Penance by Ellis Peters (five stars)

Book Review: Brother Cadfael’s Penance (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael #20) by Ellis Peters (five stars) “We are born of the fathers we deserve, and they engender the sons they deserve. We are our own penance and theirs.” Perhaps the best … Continue reading →

“I have found that it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folks that keeps the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” J R R Tolkien

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Hebrews 13:16

“The true path of life is not found in what you must do but in what Jesus has already done.” Tieler Giles

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11

“I am a Christian because the grace of God found me when I wasn’t even looking.” Voddie Baucham

“I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’ Isaiah … Continue reading →