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The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 

Everything is from him and by him and for him. Glory belongs to him forever! Amen! Romans 11:46

I think a proper beginning requires a firm foundation. I do not want to write this blog so that I can "better" myself. I do not want to write this blog so that people will think better of me but to share what our lives are about and have a lot of fun on the way. “We are saved by believing the gospel, and then we are transformed in every part of our mind, heart, and life by believing the gospel more and more deeply as our life goes on. The reality of my union with Christ funds my spiritual change; the indicative drives the imperative. We need to constantly remind ourselves of this truth; not by trying harder or by doing good works, but by believing God’s promises more and more." -Tim Keller. God loves you no matter what code of conduct you follow, how many times you pray, read, mess up, etc. His love is different; it transforms! I'm so excited!
More Tim Keller:
http://seelifedifferently.blogspot.com/2005/04/sanctification-by-faith-2-of-3.html

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  1. Emmie KJuly 27, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    This is beautiful and I'm glad you are finding the joys in blogging. I hope that by jotting down what God is teaching you, it will open up opportunities for others to see Christ. Not only that, but one day for you to look back on previous blogs and see when and how God has been with you EVERY STEP of the way.

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