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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Mellowed by Trials



'The exercised and experienced Christian, by the knowledge he has gained of his own heart and the many difficulties he has had to struggle with, acquires a skill and compassion in dealing with others."


--John Newton
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7 comments:

  1. J CurtisAugust 30, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This is so accurate. i find some of the most amiable senior citizens that exist on this planet at my church.

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  2. RHYTHM AND RHYMEAugust 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I agree wholheartedly,

    Have a good day.
    Yvonne.

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  3. KeenaAugust 30, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I agree

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  4. PetraAugust 30, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    So true. Thank God for supplying all that we need, including heart skills.

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  5. Rob-bearAugust 30, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I've always been intrigued by Newton. A man of mixed employment and conflicting thoughts. And a great hymn-writer.

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  6. Laurie CollettAugust 31, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Amen! God works all things together for good for those who are the called according to His purpose, and He may allow His children to go through trials so that they will have a compassionate heart, strengthened faith as they draw closer to Him, and experience to counsel those in a similar situation.
    (http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/2011/08/dont-squander-your-inheritance.html). Greg, I am blessed by your blog and am a follower, and I invite you to join my blog, Saved by Grace. God bless you! Laurie (http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/)

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  7. kc bobSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    What a great quote Gregg. I have found it to be true in my life.

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