The hope that does not disappoint assures us that the deepest of sadnesses we experience and which clings to us now will be part of the fabric that will be the joy which is our future. From Scotty Smith at Heavenward. “ “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order …

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Turning up again and again is easier than resisting the urge that grows with each repeated expression of support to add a (perhaps well-meaning) “What did I tell you last time?” From Scotty Smith at Heavenward. “ “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 52 Q & A 196 Q What does the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us? A The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer (which is, For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.), teaches us to enforce our petitions with arguments, which are to …

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Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 51 Q & A 195 Q What do we pray for in the sixth petition? A In the sixth petition (which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil), acknowledging, that the most wise, righteous, and gracious God, for various holy and just ends, may …

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