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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Stuff
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth… but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:19-21 […]
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Muddy Waters
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” (James 1:5 ESV). A few weeks ago, […]
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Robin
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20a ESV). While Virginia is under quarantine, Trinity Episcopal, where […]
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Barkley
“You shall not see your brother’s ox or his sheep going astray and ignore them. You shall take them back to your brother” (Deuteronomy 22:1 ESV). I’ve never been outdoorsy. […]
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Overcoming the Tyranny
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33 ESV). I remember one time in church we were […]
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THINK
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!” (Psalm 141:3 ESV). I’ve struggled with what to do about gossip in my life. […]
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But Who Am I
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we […]
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Belief
“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is […]
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What You Don’t Say
“Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright” (Proverbs 20:11 ESV). We decided to replace the failed chimney liner for the […]
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Heart Burn
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 NKJV). As I laid in bed at 3:30am contemplating life, I considered how blessed I am […]
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Jar of Manna
We are living in exciting times. Exciting isn’t necessarily a good word. It can also mean scary. Are you afraid? I’ll be honest with you: I am. I’m not afraid […]
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Before Time Began
“If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one […]