Seth Gatchell
The 5 “B”s of Life
“BROKEN” through suffering, I hate the pain, Can God use this for someone’s gain? But a deeper brokenness, over my sin Is the doorway to finding God’s grace, within! “BELOVED” we are called, the wonder of grace(!), No matter our failure or vile disgrace! The deepest thing that’s now truest of you, A new identity,…
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Book of Joshua
Worse battles within than without. Your battles are not with people. Battles fought in the heart win out. Be careful what you make “First Place.” With time it’s easy to destroy Whatever else you most embrace. Don’t mistake this life for heaven. In heaven, love and comfort, then. Expect it now? Hearts will…
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Hard Hearts
Eyes that will not see, Ears that will not hear. “I see what I want to see. And hear what I want to hear.” It’s all too true of mankind. We’re too often, locked in one’s mind, “I’ve already made up my mind! Faith? Why I’d rather fly blind!” Are “the open-minded” Even…
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WORDS IN THE WIND
Words sent out on the morning wind, Headed downwind? A tailwind? Or trapped in a swirling whirlwind? Going nowhere in a headwind? My words, like seeds in the wind? Fertile ground, will they find? Where will they land, These seeds from my hand? The hard, crusty path? Oh, the aftermath… In stout weeds and thorns?…
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EMBRACE LIFE
Prepare to live in His Larger Story. Not surprised when suffering howls in the fray. The Larger Story climaxes with joy, With some tasty hors d’oeuvres along the way. Accept the call of the Narrow Way Live to fight for a better love! Enjoy the privilege of putting Jesus on display In the way…
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Embrace Christ
The point of the first four embraces? Leads all of me to His great graces! “This treasure in earthen vessels, This treasure buried in the field, The oyster’s pearl of great price, All else is but rubbish.” I kneel. God’s grand story, where I’m included… His Story to tell, His character to reflect,…
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