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pointers, both
Sunrise, after a night’s deep darkness. Sunset, after a day’s scorching heat. Sunrise and sunset: relief bringers, both. Heralds of mercy, both. Pointers, both. Given to remind us that darkness lasts not forever. That sorrow lingers only a while. That joy, … Continue reading
somewhere else there must be more of it
“It was when I was happiest that I longed most. It was on happy days when we were up there on the hills . . . with the wind and the sunshine . . . Do you remember? The colour … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty as a pointer, I Corinthians 13, Lewis, longing, pointers, there must be more of it, yearning
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delight with a purpose
Rapt were my senses at this delectable view… If so much excellence abide below, How excellent is he that dwells on high? Whose power and beauty by his works we know. Sure he is goodness, wisdom, glory, light… From: The … Continue reading
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Tagged attributes of God, beauty, delectable view, delight leads to thoughts of God, excellence, God's good gifts, nature pointing to God, pointers, power, Psalm 8:1, thankful heart, thankfulness, The complete works of Anne Bradstreet, turning our thoughts to God
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Look.
“O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” “Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them.” “The heavens proclaim the glory … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, Christianity, creatures, glory of God, invisible world, joy inexpressible, look, nature, pointers, purpose of creation, visible world
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ferns and summer and rays of sunlight
Summer smells and sounds, summer colors and places and memories. Which, if you imagine your happiest summer moment, come to mind? Do you dream of a cool haven tucked away in the deep green of a wooded wonderland? Do … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, C.S. Lewis, frustrated, happiness, heaven, home, idols, Jesus Christ's supremacy, longing, pointers, preferences, satisfaction, summer, twisted, wonder, worship
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Even More Beautiful 