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The Glory of Work

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

Should Jesus tarry our works will follow us.  God may use, by reason of the wonderful solidarity of His Church, the things that He has wrought in us for the blessing of souls unknown to us. . . .  God … Continue reading →

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Finishing Strong

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

It is a very solemn thing to realize that the physical, as well as the spiritual, life depends on that channel to the Upper Springs being kept clear for the quickening of the mortal body by the Spirit that dwelleth in … Continue reading →

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New Publication! “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus: A Story & a Song”

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

I am pleased to announce the release of a new publication, “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus: A Story and a Song,” which is now available on Amazon!  Kimberly Wood, Communication Coordinator for “Lilias Trotter Legacy,” relates the BACKSTORY of how … Continue reading →

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A Neighborhood Tea Party: Goodwill, Gratitude, and Good-bye

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

For decades, Evelyn Bence has encouraged and advised me in my publishing pursuits. I’m happy to introduce her as my first guest blogger, with this delightful essay. Her hospitality to North African neighbors reminds me of Lilias in a bygone … Continue reading →

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“Tell ’em about the Dream!”

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

      “‘You do not test the resources of God till you try the impossible.’ *   Let us give ourselves up to believe for this new thing on the earth.  Let us dare to test God’s resources on it.  … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Ordinary

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

Such a day of small things, still, but on God’s terms, and that is enough.   1 January 1902 The last day of January and only now am I penning my new year thoughts.  I love a new year, ripe with … Continue reading →

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Just Enough Is Plenty

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

I have been seeing so clearly lately how they (Arab believers) must be trained in every way possible to give, not just to receive – and it has come as the solution at last of the problem of ours, how … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

The thistles here are a commentary to me on that wonderful title of 1 Timothy 1:11 – “The Blissful God.”  It is as if now that not a flower is left on the barren ground, His gladness and His beauty … Continue reading →

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Soul Shelter

Posted on October 5, 2017 by

Trained faith is a triumphant gladness in having nothing but God – not rest, no foothold – nothing but Himself. A triumphant gladness in swinging out into the abyss, rejoicing in every fresh emergency that is going to prove Him … Continue reading →

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Kind Hearts

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

  “Nothing is irretrievable with God.”   Thomas Erskine as quoted by Lilias Trotter  23 July 1906 Dave calls on his way home from his golf tournament in Georgia.  “I had an interesting experience this morning,” he says, and proceeds … Continue reading →

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