Posted on 10/18/2019 6:00:08 PM PDT by luvie
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Bible in a Year:
Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. John 8:7
Poet Carl Sandburg wrote of former US president Abraham Lincoln, Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth who is both steel and velvet, . . . who holds in his heart and mind the paradox of terrible storm and peace unspeakable and perfect. Steel and velvet described how Lincoln balanced the power of his office with concern for individuals longing for freedom.
Only one person in all history perfectly balanced strength and gentleness, power and compassion. That man is Jesus Christ. In John 8, when confronted by the religious leaders to condemn a guilty woman, Jesus displayed both steel and velvet. He showed steel by withstanding the demands of a bloodthirsty mob, instead turning their critical eyes upon themselves. He said to them, Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her (v. 7). Then Jesus modeled the velvet of compassion by telling the woman, Neither do I condemn you . . . . Go now and leave your life of sin (v. 11).
Reflecting His steel and velvet in our own responses to others can reveal the Fathers work of conforming us to be like Jesus. We can show His heart to a world hungry for both the velvet of mercy and the steel of justice.
How does your response to the brokenness of this world compare to Christs balance of mercy and justice? Where do you need Gods help to enable you to show His compassion to others?
Dear Father, I thank You for Your Son, whose strength and tenderness perfectly reveal Your heart for our lost world.
Hi!
Music that I like. Ready for the weekend!
Saw a Bald Eagle a few days ago less than 100 yards away. Impressive. Never even thought of our nation at the time. Scrolling down I saw two bald eagles that reminded me.
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Here is a list of the songs in the Jukebox:
Artist/s - Song Names:
Humberto Ramirez - El Ministro
Humberto Ramirez - En La Soledad
Humberto Ramirez - Four
Humberto Ramirez - Hasta Decir No Mas
Humberto Ramirez - Herencia
Humberto Ramirez - La Barandilla
Humberto Ramirez - La Perla
Humberto Ramirez - Maria Cervantes
Humberto Ramirez - Mienteme
Humberto Ramirez - My Funny Valentine
Humberto Ramirez - Nicas Dream
Humberto Ramirez - Olas Y Arenas
Humberto Ramirez - Paradise
Humberto Ramirez - Round Midnight
Humberto Ramirez - San Juan Ritual
Humberto Ramirez - So What
Humberto Ramirez - Someday My Prince Will Come
Humberto Ramirez - Straight No Chaser
Humberto Ramirez - To the King
Humberto Ramirez - Transcendental
Humberto Ramirez - Tutu
Jesus Pagan Y Su Orquesta - Salsa De La Mata
La Dimension Latina - Tostao Y Colao
La Dimension Latina - Tu Pagaras
La Dimension Latina - Ven Bernabe
La Dimension Latina - Yo No Fui
Luisito Rosario - Casino Rueda
Manny Oquendo Y Libre - Bailala Pronto
Maria Victoria Y Su Latin Son - Chuchy
Nils Fischer - Pancho ( Radio Edit )
Nils Fischer - Que Pollo Mujer Picando de Vicio
Nils Fischer - Que Va Guaracha y Bemb Cachondea
Nils Fischer - Que Va ( Radio Edit )
Nils Fischer - Tremendo Coco ( Radio Edit )
Nils Fischer - Ye No Tengo Amigos
Nils Fischer - Yo Vine Pa Ver ( Radio Edit )
Sonora La Calle - Se Le Fue El Avion
Tony Canales - Rumba Para Los Rumberos
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