“In this you greatlyrejoice, though now for alittle while you may have hadto suffer grief in all kinds of trials.These have come so that your faith—of greaterworth than gold, which perishes eventhough refined by fire—may beproved genuine and may resultin praise, glory and honor whenJesus Christ is revealed.”(1 Peter 1:6-7 NIV) Refined and Made PerfectContinue reading “Refined and Made Perfect”
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Jesus Touched Me
by Beth Fore When John heard in prisonwhat Christ was doing, he senthis disciples to ask him, “Are youthe one who was to come, orshould we expect someone else?” Jesus replied, “Go back and reportto John what you hear and see: Theblind receive sight, the lame walk,those who have leprosy are cured,the deaf hear, the deadContinue reading “Jesus Touched Me”
As White As Snow
by Beth Fore “As I looked, thrones wereset in place, and theAncient of Days tookhis seat. His clothingwas as white as snow;the hair of his head waswhite like wool. His thronewas flaming with fire, andits wheels were all ablaze.”(Daniel 7:9 NIV) “His head and hair were whitelike wool, as white as snow,and his eyes wereContinue reading “As White As Snow”
A Speck of Dust
by Beth Fore Why, you do not even knowwhat will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are amist that appears for a littlewhile and then vanishes.(James 4:14 NIV) Man is like a breath;his days are like afleeting shadow.(Psalm 144:4 NIV) A Speck of Dust I am but a speck of dust, Lord,in the vastness ofContinue reading “A Speck of Dust”
The Battle Within
by Beth Fore “So I find this law at work:When I want to do good,evil is right there with me.For in my inner being I delightin God’s law; but I see anotherlaw at work in the membersof my body, waging waragainst the law of my mindand making me a prisonerof the law of sin atContinue reading “The Battle Within”
I Bask in Your Glory, Lord
by Beth Fore “Save us, O LORD our God,and gather us from the nations,that we may give thanksto your holy nameand glory in your praise.” (Psalm 106:47 NIV) I Bask in Your Glory, Lord I bask in Your glory, Lord,as I behold Your majesty.I’m in awe of Your creationand the wondrous world I see. IContinue reading “I Bask in Your Glory, Lord”
The Alabaster Jar
by Beth Fore “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her?She has done a beautiful thing to me.The poor you will always have with you,and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. She didwhat she could. She poured perfume onmy body beforehand to prepare formy burial. IContinue reading “The Alabaster Jar”
My Comforter
by Beth Fore “And I will ask the Father,and he will give you anotherCounselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannotaccept him, because it neithersees him nor knows him. Butyou know him, for he lives withyou and will be in you. I willnot leave you as orphans; I willcome to you. Continue reading “My Comforter”
Jesus, the Bright Morning Star
by Beth Fore “I, Jesus, have sent my angelto give you this testimonyfor the churches. I am the Rootand the Offspring of David,and the bright Morning Star.”The Spirit and the bride say,“Come!” And let him whohears say, “Come!” Whoeveris thirsty, let him come; andwhoever wishes, let him take thefree gift of the water of life.”Continue reading “Jesus, the Bright Morning Star”
Dust on My Shoes
by Beth Fore Jesus answered, “If you wantto be perfect, go, sell yourpossessions and give to thepoor, and you will have treasurein heaven. Then come,follow me.”(Matthew 19:21 NIV) Dust on My Shoes I want to follow in Your footsteps, Jesus,and let the wind blow Your dust on my shoes.I want to willingly give all ofContinue reading “Dust on My Shoes”