January 2010
117 posts
“When we come to God, we make requests; we don’t make demands. We come with high...”
– Max Lucado
God's Selfless Demand
joonpark:
There’s something I read recently that I would like to share. It’s from Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.
In the book, he talks about how love is a selfless act, and mutually self-giving, others-directed love leads to true joy. He then says that because the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are constantly loving each other selflessly, God must be infinitely happy. (Interesting thought!)...
“People often say that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder,’ and I say that the...”
– Salma Hayek
December 2009
109 posts
God breaks us down to restore us to our original intended image and purpose.
The image of His glorious Son.
The purpose of glorifying Him and enjoying an endless pursuit of our holy infinite Source of joy.
providential sovereignty.
So I’ve been studying through the book of Joshua lately, and have found it rather comforting. :)
Just to recap for those that aren’t familiar with the context, Moses had lead the Israelites out of captivity and persecution by the Egyptians for 430 years (Exodus 12:40). The population of Israelites that were under his leadership was around 600,000 men, not including women and children...
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally...”
– Dr. Seuss
“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and...”
– Tom Bodett
I don’t understand why you gave Your best for me ‘cause i got nothing of my own to give to You.
“The unknown is not measurable by the known. Time cannot measure the timesless,...”
– J. Krishnamurti
“Almost all things in life deal with love, the lack of love, and the desire to be...”
– Paul Julian Banks
“I love life…Yeah, I’m sad, but at the same time, I’m really happy that something...”
– Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park
“You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.”
– Martin Luther
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to a better understanding...”
happy birthday Jesus! :)
So how can I thank You And what can I bring What can a poor man lay at the feet of a king So I’ll sing you a love song It’s all that I have To tell You I’m grateful For holding my life in Your hands
- “You are Good” by Point of Grace
“Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,...”
– Albert Einstein
“The Bible was not written for our information; the Bible was written for our...”
– ~friend’s AIM away msg =] (via contagious-yawn)
Watchnifty i must say.
FishForPeople makes the most amazing designs. Thank you for sharing your gift, praise God for your talent. I hardly reblog, but this just has to be shared.
And if you’re asking what this has to do with love, well, it has everything to do with it. My God is amazing and I love Him. ♥
“I think someone should have had the decency to tell me the luncheon was free. To...”
– Jack Handy
