Far Above Jewels

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“An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.”  (Proverbs 31:10) NASB  Context Loving Couple - by Noriko Cooper © 2013 Center for Creative Ministry © 2013. All rights reserved

I’m Soaring

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Photo: Kylon and Te You know the song, “A Whole New World,” from Disney’s Aladdin?

One Day at a Time

Photo: Dreamstime It has been one of the hardest life lessons for me to learn: to live one day at a time. Is it hard for you, too

Where Angels Dwell

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Photo: Dreamstime My friend, Sherrill, and I formed the practice several years ago of having a weekly prayer time together. During that time, we have shared joys and concerns, heartaches, anxiety, and even laughter.

Further Study: Spiritual Adultery

“As time went by, Hosea became aware of the fact that his personal fate was a mirror of the divine pathos, that his sorrow echoed the sorrow of God. In this fellow suffering as an act of sympathy with the divine pathos the prophet probably saw the meaning of the marriage which he had contracted at the divine behest. . .

Inisde Story: Embracing the World’s Cities, 2

As we look at the mission field, we must look through the compassionate eyes of Jesus.

Wednesday: Sabbath and the Last Days

Read  2 Peter 3:3-7 . Image © Lars Justinen from GoodSalt.com Compare the description of the last day scoffers with our contemporary society.

Monday: The Rich Meaning of Sabbath Rest

Read  Deuteronomy 5:12-15 . Image © Lars Justinen from GoodSalt.com How does the emphasis of the Sabbath commandment here differ from  Exodus 20:8-11 ?

Sunday: Creation and the Seventh-Day Sabbath

In  Exodus 20:8-11 , the fourth commandment refers directly to the Creation week. Image © Rolf Jansson from GoodSalt.com This is important, because it points back to Eden itself, to a world without sin, a perfect world coming fresh from the Creator.

Further Study: Stewardship and the Environment

“Christ’s followers have been redeemed for service.