A former member of the Highland SDA Church writes “Sabbath Thoughts” a couple times a month. These blog posts are meant to draw the reader closer to God and to encourage contemplation of various Christian topics.
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Luna
“Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, ‘This Man receives sinners and eats with them’” […]
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Tuff Call
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV). The Bible tells us not to trust our hearts […]
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Tuff Love
“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7b ESV). This week we completed our […]
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Rain
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others” (Philippians 2:4 NASB). Today, the rain streams down rather heavily. Our apartment view […]
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Rainbow
“ I have set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall serve as a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth” (Genesis 9:13 NASB). Do you remember that […]
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He Knows Our Need
“Do not worry then, saying, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear for clothing?’ For the Gentiles eagerly seek all […]
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Zero Symptoms
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he […]
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Bingo
“For bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:8 NASB). I think for many people their workload […]
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But Now I See
“If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and yet he hates his brother or sister, he is a liar; for the one who does not love his brother and sister whom […]
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Comfort and Joy
“Baby Boy, Baby Boy, tidings of great comfort and joy, Baby Boy, Baby Boy, everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout that Baby Boy!” Earlier this week, as I lay awake waiting for my […]
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Light in the Darkness
“For You are my lamp, Lord;And the Lord illuminates my darkness” (2 Samuel 22:29 NASB). Since moving, Ryan and I have not really been out much in the evening after […]
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The Chosen One
“A righteous person has regard for the life of his animal” (Proverbs 12:10a NASB). “He likes you best.” Ryan was away for work this past Tuesday, and although Tuff was […]