Tag Archives: sin

STUNTED GROWTH: Novelty or tragedy

Posted on May 7, 2014 by meetingintheclouds

Have you ever seen a bonsai tree? The best ones have all the features and appearances of a fully-grown tree but only have a small fraction of the size.

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, bonsai, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, Faith, fruit, growth, Jesus, life, personal, sin, tragedy, victory | 16 Comments

MENDELSSOHN, the great composer and organist, was refused permission to play the great Silbermann organ.

Posted on April 21, 2014 by meetingintheclouds

GOTTFRIED SILBERMANN was commissioned by Freiburg Cathedral, in 1711 to construct a new organ of three manuals and pedals with 44 registers. This was completed in 1714 and is regarded as the greatest of all organs. It is still there … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, Faith, growth, Jesus, life, Lord, personal, possession, sin, take up cross, truth, victory, world | 16 Comments

EVERYBODY’S DOING IT!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by meetingintheclouds

Yes, this is unusual for me, since I always post truth and fact, but please allow me to fantasise in order to present a serious truth.

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, Faith, Jesus, life, nature, peer pressure, personal, problems, satan's traps, sin, thoughts | 14 Comments

ALL GONE! Nothing lasts forever

Posted on April 14, 2014 by meetingintheclouds

The Pharos lighthouse of Alexandria, built in the third century BC, was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Standing 450ft or 137m it was one of the tallest man-made structures on earth for many centuries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, eternity, Faith, fame, Jesus, life, name, Pharos lighthouse, ruin, seven wonders of the world, sin, truth | 12 Comments

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

Posted on April 9, 2014 by meetingintheclouds

Those of us who have spent time beside a dying loved one know how precious are their last words. We remember them and cherish them for many years. I well remember the huge smile on the face of my mother … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged atheist, believer, Bible, Christian, Christianity, death, deceived, Faith, heaven, Hell, Jesus, last words, life, memories, sin | 35 Comments

TRUE OR DISTORTED? What do they see? Does it matter?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

When the water of a lake or gently flowing river is unruffled and clear, it reflects most beautifully the floating clouds and overhanging objects. It presents an appealing picture and offers feelings of peace and tranquillity to viewers. When the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Christlikeness, Cross, death, distortion, Faith, Jesus, life, love of Christ, personal, reflections, sin, witnessing | 27 Comments

COMMISSIONED TO CONTINUE and to complete

Posted on September 30, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

LEONARDO DA VINCI started work on a large canvas in his studio. He worked at choosing the subject, planning the perspective, sketching the outlines and applying colours with his own inimitable genius. Then he stopped work, the painting merely outlines … Continue reading →

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QUALITY CONTROL: Is it welcomed? appreciated? or resented and wasted?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

The youngsters loved listening to their Grandpa telling stories of his life growing up in Canada. He was a lumberjack or logger, long before machinery modernised the industry. Grandpa told how he loved his job of ‘rolling’ the logs under … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, Faith, God, Jesus, life, logger, lumberjack, personal, problems, quality control, refined gold, sin, storm, troubles | 15 Comments

REVENGE! Did he do the right thing?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

King Louis XII of France, began his reign in 1494. During the reign of his predecessor, Charles VIII, Louis launched a revolt, was captured and cast in prison in 1488. Louis was kept in chains, tortured and cruelly treated. Later, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Truths, Devotionals, Inspiration | Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Cross, death, forgiveness, God, Jesus, life, revenge, sin | 19 Comments

FROM “OO-OUCH!” TO “OH WOW!”

Posted on May 10, 2013 by meetingintheclouds

When a wood sculptor wants to create a work of art, he starts with a log and begins to fashion it with a sharp chisel. He meticulously cuts it, shapes it, scrapes it, sands it, digs again, cuts again etc … Continue reading →