Atonement

By knardi | June 5, 2009

Okay, this is going to be long. It comes from 2 Samuel 21:1-14. God brought me to this section when I opened my Bible tonight. It’s about atonement, repentance, forgiveness, and sacrifice. Read More »

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Conversation with God Three

By knardi | April 1, 2009

Why can’t I see your face?

You will, when you have finished My work.

How can I know who you are if I can’t see your face?

If you know My Son, you know Me.

What work of yours should I be doing?

Seek my face.

How can that be my work if I won’t see your face until I’ve finished my work?

Your work is to seek My face, not find it.

What about those who don’t know you?

I am the Shepherd. They are My sheep, and so are you. Follow Me, and I will take care of the rest.

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Conversation with God Two

By knardi | March 31, 2009

Second day, back again. Here is the second in the series of conversations. Again, for myself, I am attempting to write the first thing that enters my mind, and for God, I am writing what I feel from the Spirit.

I want to do what I want.

I want you to want Me.

I want to be me.

I want that, too; that’s why I made you.

But I’m not like you.

Yes you are. Find yourself.

I am myself. How do I become not me?

The you I made is at war with the you the world has made.

How do I defeat him?

I am your ally. Hear me cheering you on.

How do I hear you?

Listen.

Again, dense with meaning. I am ashamed, because just doing this simple exercise makes me feel like I’ve never really listened to God. I can hear Him so clearly when I am listening. Only listening to him for five minutes out of the day seems wrong. But it’s a step forward, I suppose.

I am not the me that wants my own way. I am not he, and he is not me.

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Conversation with God One

By knardi | March 30, 2009

Alright. So, you may have noticed a lack of Purpose Driven Life around here. This was no illusion! There really hasn’t been any. I’m going to go ahead and say, “I’ll come back to that.” For now, I’m pressing on using different tactics. Read More »

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Day Nine: What Makes God Smile?

By knardi | March 11, 2009

Oh man, I am tired. Had to stay late at work today. This will be short again, but it’s a great chapter!
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Day Eight: For God’s Pleasure

By knardi | March 10, 2009

“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people.”
Psalm 149:4a (KJV)

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Day Break: As In, I Am Taking One

By knardi | March 5, 2009

Well, it was probably a tiny bit optimistic to think I’d get done with 40 chapters in 43 days. I’m headed to Kansas tomorrow. I’ll try to get one done there, but no guarantees!

Okay, so maybe I really am shooting for Easter now. We’ll see?

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Day Seven: Finally, Some Purpose

By knardi | March 2, 2009

And now I’m back! (From outer space.) I used up two of my three days off, if I want to finish the book by Easter. (I was making this website for my friend, Taryn.) But it’s a good chapter to come back on! Today, we talk about “The Reason for Everything.” (And here’s another sentence in parentheses.) Read More »

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Day Six: Temp Work

By knardi | February 28, 2009

Well, hello! I am back on the not-posting-at-midnight train. All-aboard for not being sleep deprived! Our topic today, kids, is all about how life is short, and then it begins!
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Day Five: Life from God’s View

By knardi | February 27, 2009

Alright, are you ready for this? This is gonna be speed blogging. I helped Lisa fix her laptop for about three hours, and I’m supposed to be up to help Andrew move at 8am, and it’s 1:30 in the morning. I make no guarantees as to the quality of this post. Please proceed with caution. Read More »

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