Category Archives: Comfort

ANSWERED PRAYER

Posted on November 4, 2021 by thoughtsmjdisler

The reason for peace is that there is nothing to fear. While there is something to fear, there is no peace. Once the peace has descended upon us, the prayer is complete; … The feeling of peace is the successful … Continue reading →

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PROFOUND WONDER

Posted on March 6, 2021 by thoughtsmjdisler

Writings by those gifted with portraying the life of the spirit, sometimes border on poetry. Their work draws us in and enriches our perceptions – our understanding – our inner selves – our sense of satisfaction that we are part … Continue reading →

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SOURCE

Posted on November 15, 2020 by thoughtsmjdisler

When Jesus says, “Before Abraham was, I am;” “Search the scriptures … they are they which testify of me;” “Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden,” he is plainly not calling the weary and distressed to … Continue reading →

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CONTROL

Posted on September 17, 2020 by thoughtsmjdisler

Do you sometimes feel as though everything in your life needs new direction and improvement? Do you long for God’s wisdom, order, and healing power to work through your mind and body, for His love and peace to fill your … Continue reading →

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THE LIFE

Posted on May 27, 2020 by thoughtsmjdisler

“At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War (World War I) ends. At 5 a.m. that morning, Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice … Continue reading →

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CALMING PEACE

Posted on April 13, 2020 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Jesus taught us who God is.” – a very wise believer. If you are going through a challenge right now, let me assure you that God is in this experience! He is within you as sustaining strength and calming peace. … Continue reading →

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REST – Part 2

Posted on December 1, 2019 by thoughtsmjdisler

I wonder if you have ever noticed that no biblical poet or prophet sets the thought of God’s greatness over against the thought of man’s littleness in order to make man feel insignificant and of no consequence. On the contrary, … Continue reading →

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REST – Part 1

Posted on November 15, 2019 by thoughtsmjdisler

BACKGROUND In this season of honoring military veterans, and of Thanksgiving, it is the right time to present a stunning example of the personal strength generated by reliance on God through Christ Jesus. It concerns the courage and persistence of … Continue reading →

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REALISM

Posted on September 27, 2019 by thoughtsmjdisler

When (Jesus) finished the Sermon on the Mount, which has been looked on as the very essence of idealism, what was the impression He left upon His hearers? That of an impossible idealist announcing an impossible program? Hardly. He did … Continue reading →

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The GIFT

Posted on June 7, 2019 by thoughtsmjdisler

“Fear not, little flock, it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32) Fear is the great enemy of man. But fear is a mental attitude and as such can be converted into something else. Fear … Continue reading →

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