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Beauty for Ashes
Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: @carol_mcclain, beauty from ashes, Carol McClain, Dvorak, Isaiah 61:3, Job, New World Symphony, Stabat Mater, suffering, Writing Redemption

@carol_mcclain Isaiah 61:3 “(God will) provide for those who grieve in Zion–to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display …[ read more ]

Are you a peacemaker or a troublemaker?

by Carol McClain Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matt, 5:9 Christian: are you a peacemaker or a troublemaker? Non-Christian: are you blaming the Christian for your lack of faith? Look at the checklists below and see how you need to adjust your attitudes. [caption id="attachment_2656" align="aligncenter" width="300"] We are the salt and the light? Do we act like it?[/caption] When reading the Beatitudes, do not think you have to be a good-works-doer to become a child of God. Ask yourself these question--if the answer to ALL is yes--you're a child… ...[ full story ]

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