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Life in Words

Worship is, "The people of God, praising God, in the presence of God."

Matt Redman, on the Redman and Riddle Podcast on worship (Encounter Vs Entertainment)

They used science to debunk myth and the paranormal — to keep humanity safe from the real monsters.

Richard Hofstadter, historian (6 Aug 1916-1970)

Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.

Michele Hauf; Taming the Hunter; Harlequin; 2017

"To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God."

"William Temple, Archbishop, theologian, reformer"

One of the primary tests of the mood of a society at any given time is whether it's comfortable people tend to identify, psychologically, with the power and achievements of the very successful or with the needs and sufferings of the underprivileged.

Davy Crockett, frontiersman, soldier, and politician (17 Aug 1786-1836)

Worship is, "The people of God, praising God, in the presence of God."

Matt Redman, on the Redman and Riddle Podcast on worship (Encounter Vs Entertainment)

They used science to debunk myth and the paranormal — to keep humanity safe from the real monsters.

Richard Hofstadter, historian (6 Aug 1916-1970)

Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.

Michele Hauf; Taming the Hunter; Harlequin; 2017

Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed.

James Baldwin, writer (2 Aug 1924-1987)

"Whatever you do. Whether you're in your dream career or working for someone difficult; whether you're taking care of your house, or organizing a business – everything we do is an opportunity to worship Jesus. It's a matter of perspective.If we view life through a lens that is only concerned with ourselves, we will quickly grow tired of our circumstances and disappointed by our striving. But if we view life through a lens of worship, nothing in this life will give us more joy than serving Jesus.If everything becomes about Him, then everything is worth doing well. If we're Christians, then our lives belong to Jesus. As Paul put it, Jesus is now our ""master""."

'Changing Our Perspectives'; A YouVersion devotional on work

As Christians we are blessed to share in the divine nature of Jesus (2 Peter 1:4); not to become little gods, indulgent despots, or to exercise micro-sovereignty over anything or anybody. God's promises are way more about our holiness than our happiness – 'escaping corruption,' not accumulating possessions. In this sense, his promises claim us; we don't claim them.

Tunde Olorunfemi (adapted from Scotty Smith) – commenting on 2 Peter.1:4

Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.

Bobbie Gentry, singer and songwriter (b. 27 Jul 1944)

The great tragedy would be to live your life waiting for that moment to come instead of living your life preparing for when the moment comes.

Erwin Raphael McManus, in his book, 'The Last Arrow'

Being accountable… can mean having someone in your life who is mature enough to deserve your confidence, gracious enough to put up with your inconsistencies, and honest enough to confront you.

A Word for Today

The way God chose to reveal himself was a reminder to Elijah that his strength was not rooted in the spectacular but in the intimate.

Erwin Raphael McManus, in his book, 'The Last Arrow'

The best way to lose the solution to your problem, is to keep your mind on the disease, your ears tuned to those who tell you to be careful, your eyes on the symptoms, and your heart filled with fear and discouragement.

Author unknown

God does more than show love as an expression of choice, He is love as an inherent entity. Therefore, it is impossible for Him to be anything else because love is His very essence.

Adapted from Living in God’s Love; a YouVersion devotional.

"Love God for who He is, and not for what He gives. For it is not because He gives that He is God, but it is because He is God that He gives."

C.S. Lewis

It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.

Herman Melville, novelist and poet (1 Aug 1819-1891)

Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.

J.K. Rowling, author (b. 31 Jul 1965)

"Gratitude is a discipline before it's a delight."

Heavenward by Scotty Smith

"Money is to be used – not loved! God wants us to use things and love people. But if we love things we'll end up using people."

A Word for Today

"Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Find out what God's doing. It's already blessed."

Bono

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it."

Upton Sinclair – writer, political activist

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

C.S. Lewis