Lael Johnson
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Retired cat lady and life coach. Also a Jesus believer/follower, creative, loves Japanese culture, Celtic music, Pinterest and clean humor, plus other stuff.
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HE REVEALS HIMSELF WHEN WE WORSHIP God does not only “demand” praise as the supremely beautiful and all-satisfying Object. He does apparently command it as lawgiver. The Jews were told to sacrifice. We are under an obligation to go to church. But this was a difficulty only because . . . I did not see that it is in the process of being worshipped
... See moreC. S. Lewis • The C. S. Lewis Bible: For Reading, Reflection, and Inspiration
Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character 102A wife of noble characterk who can find?l She is worth far more than rubies. 11Her husbandm has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.n 12She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.o 14She is like the merchant ships, bringing
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20The law entered in* so that transgression might increase but, where sin increased, grace overflowed all the more,+ 21so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our LORD.+
Harper Bibles • The New American Bible: The Leading Catholic Resource for Understanding Holy Scripture
Okinawans refer to purpose as ikigai
Ben Greenfield • Boundless
Travel Advice
· Organize your travel around passions instead of destinations.
· Don’t balk at the spendy price of admission for a museum or performance. The value is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
· Take a street food tour.
· Go to a cemetery. Look for sacred places. People live
... See moresince our hearts are made to find their end in God, we will experience a besetting anxiety and restlessness when we try to love substitutes.