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- Are you walking at a distance from God?
- no matter when or where you’ve lived
- Why do we respond to beauty like we do?
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- A royal diadem in the hand of God?
- trampled the waves of the sea
- Lean hard.
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- passing through walls like rocks pass through water
- knowledge too heavy
- the teaching of kindness is on her tongue
- little starfish smiles
Tag Archives: Octavius Winslow
solemn lessons that lead to joy
“All is shadow here below! The world is a shadow; and it passes away! The creature is a shadow; and the loveliest and the fondest may be the first to die! Health is a shadow; fading, and in a moment … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged get a heart of wisdom, joy that lasts, Moses, Octavius Winslow, Psalm 90, wisdom
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stand close
“Once more heed the exhortation — stand close to the cross of Jesus! It is the most accessible and precious spot this side of heaven — the most solemn and awesome on this side of eternity. It is the focus … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity
Tagged cross of Christ, Father's heart, love, meaning, Octavius Winslow, safety, Savior's side, the cross, Tissot
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strength for weary pilgrims
“Look at the starry sky—Jesus strewed it with its jewelry… Look at that enchanting landscape—Jesus enamelled it with its loveliness… Look at that cloud-capped mountain—Jesus reared it… Look at that beauteous lily—Jesus painted it… Look at that soaring bird—Jesus feeds … Continue reading
Who delivered up Jesus to die?
Who delivered up Jesus to die? Not Judas, for money; not Pilate, for fear; not the Jews, for envy; but the Father, for love! Octavius Winslow (1808-1878) “…when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this … Continue reading
Lean hard.
This summer, our oldest daughter led our family through a cleaning out and reorganizing of every drawer and file and nook and cranny of our home. At her urging, we poured through years of accumulated memorabilia, and in the process … Continue reading
the Arm which encircles the globe
It seems but yesterday I carried my babies on my hip to the driveway and buckled them into car seats. Now, I stand instead and wave (and pray) as my oldest drives her siblings away each morning to school. And … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Faith, God
Tagged Life in Jesus, Mary Winslow, motherhood, Octavius Winslow, parenting, power of prayer, Prayer, trusting God, widow, women
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Even More Beautiful 