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“Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition.”

Very rich and poetic read so far 😮‍💨

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“Christians are, therefore, between two worlds, caught between the times, waiting for the full, final, and unqualified return to the Edenic presence of God, the reunion of heaven and earth.” (Pg. 113)

“Caught between the times” grips me… he captures the tension of the Christian in this quote, but especially here. So much hope, but so much longing in the same sentence.

“…the prophets and poets vision of return from exile is so awesome that it compels the people to hold onto Hope. And while the return under Ezra and Nehemiah was certainly a realization of God‘s faithfulness to his promises, it nonetheless only proved that more must come by the greater Son of David and Abraham. Finally, it is time in our study to encounter in Jesus Christ.” 😮‍💨

“Quand on connait sa maladie, on est á moitié guēri… When you know your sickness, you are halfway cured.” (Pg. 77)

Erin Meyer uses this French saying in light of the influence of our cultural history when communicating with others. An old Russian lady shared about the general distrust she had toward strangers in Soviet society. With that in mind, she could learn to communicate more healthily with IT. Neat!

“Education is an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.” (Pg. 116)

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“The burden of men was so heavy for God Himself that He had to endure the Cross. God truly bore the burden of men in the body of Jesus Christ. BUT he bore them as a mother carries her child, as a shepherd enfolds the lost lamb that has been found.” 😮‍💨😮‍💨

First part is fire, but the second part makes it so complete 🤧

David has some good insight. So far he’s helped build a curiosity for the intricacies of other people’s lives. In weaknesses and strengths. A decent bit is relative to personal experience, but helpful nonetheless. As a journalist, he’s shown a knack for being a curious dude.

“When another person is talking, you want to be listening so actively that you’re practically burning calories.” Lol

It ain’t called “deathly” hallows for nothing. Sheesh

“There is a danger of being imbalanced if we base our ideas of discipline, etc., on a reaction to any culture which is based on wrong thinking. Instead, balance comes through being positive and realistic. We have to study the child’s needs as a person, and consider what is fully human, balanced, and whole.” She then quotes James 1:5… wise woman. It’s a blessing to pocket these tidbits of wisdom!

All good things must come to an end 😔

🤧almost there

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Sectumsempra goes hard

“Assume and tell a child again and again that he is bad, selfish, or lazy, and you will bind him by your expectations.”

Sheesh 😮‍💨