Leslie f brandt biography of donald

  • Brandt served around the world as a pastor, evangelist, and writer.
  • Throughout my life there have been times when I don't know what, why or even how things have turned out the way that they have – and yet I.
  • Perhaps the best-known and best-loved book of the Bible, the Psalms have long held a central position in the spiritual life of Christian believers.

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    Over the past few days or so, as I&#;ve been reading through a variety of different devotions, a recurring theme keeps on coming to mind. 

    That is, irregardless of one&#;s circumstances, we should celebrate God!

    We should celebrate Him not only for the big things in life, but the little things as well.

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    Scleroderma can certainly have that effect on people. It can cause one to question not only one&#;s abilities and capacity, but also one&#;s faith in God. Mainly because it can be so unpredictable, one day you can feel &#;right as rain&#; and as if you can deal with a

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    Reading through some notes from what I think was a Franciscan retreat many years ago I came across this. Enjoy!

    One retreat handout was entitled God &#; With &#; Us Paraphrase by Leslie F. Brandt Psalm

    O God, You know me inside and out, through and through. Everything I do. every thought that flits through my mind, every step I take every plan I make, every word I speak, You know, even before these things happen. You know my past: You know my future. Your circumventing presence covers my every move. Your knowledge of me sometimes comforts me, sometimes frightens me; but always it is far beyond my comprehension. There is no way to escape you, no place to hide. If I ascend to the heights of joy, You are there before me. If I plunge into the depths of despair, You are there to meet me. I could fly to the other side of the world and find You there to lead there to lead the way. I could walk into the darkest of nights, only to find You there to lighten its dismal hours. Yo

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    Sunday 11 August

    Psalms: Seeking God's Presence. Psalm 32 - Gift of Confession & Psalm 62 - At Rest in God Alone

    Read Psalm 32

    Read Leslie Brandt’s paraphrase of Psalm 32 - see below at end of questions:

    • What lines or words stand out to you from these readings?

    Read Psalm 62

    Read it again, in a different translation.

    • What stands out to you in these readings?

    Both of these Psalms invite us to consider some things we may have been carrying for a long time: unconfessed sin, or deep fatigue.

    Psalm , and Psalm , point to some of the benefits of bringing these things before God.

    • How do you find it, confessing your sins to God?
    • Are there any people, or particular spaces (e.g. prayer, Christian counselling, a small group) where you find it easier to confess your sins?
    • Have you experienced any positive outcomes after confessing your sins?
    • How do you find it, taking time to rest in God’s presence?
    • Are there any people, or particular spaces (e.g. worship, a particul