Archive for August 26th, 2008

first cleanse the inside of the cup and of the plate, that the outside also may be clean.

August 26, 2008

When: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:00 AM to Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
 
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Words written in red; Words of Jesus
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law, justice and mercy and faith; these you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!  "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the plate, but inside they are full of extortion and rapacity. You blind Pharisee! first cleanse the inside of the cup and of the plate, that the outside also may be clean.
Matthew 23: 23 – 26
 
The soul of one who serves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, and is always in the mood for singing.
— St John of the Cross
 
Abba, Father, Lord God, thankful and humble I know that with Your help I can do nothing, without Jesus I am nothing. O that You would bless me and mine indeed, laying Your hand upon us to protect and keep us from evil and from causing pain. That You would continue the good work within me cleansing every part of me on the inside so that Your light will shine and my outside will be clean and those who see me, see Your hand. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
 
1  Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our assembling to meet him, we beg you, brethren,  2  not to be quickly shaken in mind or excited, either by spirit or by word, or by letter purporting to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.  3  Let no one deceive you in any way; for that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of perdition, 
14  To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  15  So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter.  16  Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,  17  comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. 
Psalm 96:10-13
Matthew 23:23-26
 
Audio books I am listening to and other books or readings I am reading:
When I Lay My Isaac Down: Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances (Unabridged) By: Carol Kent Sometimes we make sacrifices to help us get ahead, to allow us more time with family, or because we believe in the cause. And then there are sacrifices in which we have no say, "Isaac experiences" as in Genesis 22, thrust upon us without warning or survival instructions. This audio book outlines eight transformational power principles that Gene and Carol Kent learned in the process of facing the news that forever changed their lives.
Becoming a Person of Influence By: John C. Maxwell and Jim Dornan "You can immediately [sense a] spark when you hear John Maxwell and Jim Dornan talk about leadership. Their understanding of influence is like mine for guitars; it’s woven into the fabric of their being." – (Bob Taylor, President, Taylor Guitars). With influence, you can achieve success at home, work, and in every other area of life.