The Word

Mat 7. 16

“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance:

for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast.

Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”

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William Jennings Bryan quote

“He [Christ] warned against investments…

which would divert the affections from the great purpose of life.”

– William Jennings Bryan, from his book about Jesus, In His Image

> > Dad thought we were related to WJB but I have no proof <<

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The devil does not care

The devil does not care how often you go to church (in fact some false idea of security may help damn you), or if you work for the church (a “club” in many cases) or even if you are a minister, as long as you control the smallest 1% of your life; satan HAS you unless and until you give God all – that is A. L. L.

– eab, 6/13/16

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EDEN? NO. BETTER!

Poison ivy didn’t grow in the bowers of Eden

Or, if it did, it wasn’t poisonous there.

And the wolf didn’t live in the glens of the Garden

Or, if so, he was gracious to share.

We can look back in anger at Adam’s great sin

And we can wish to have lived in his place.

But there cometh a day much like Eden and better,

For all the redeemed,

ALL the redeemed of our whole race.      

– eab, Jun. ‘86

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When a wife does what her husband wants

out of fear, the obedience is good but the motive is not. When a wife does the same deed because she respects (even admires) her husband the obedience is good; the motive is better. When a wife does what her husband wants because she loves him, the obedience is good and the motive is at its highest level.

Friend, WHY are you obeying Christ?

– eab, 6/10/16

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