Musings On Faith

A Collection of Inspirational Columns by Tom Woodard
Also published in the TUSCALOOSA SUN and Tuscaloosa Shopper
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Musings #40
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Musings #39
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Musings #38
 by Brother Lee Vail. Nevertheless, it is not I who live, but Christ lives through me.
Musings #37
 "I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me." It is God's righteousness, and not that of man, which we are to seek after.
Musings #36
 Love without charity is not love at all.  Neither is charity, without love, truly charity.
Musings #35
 No need for modern financial guides. America can prosper by following the advice found in the Book of Proverbs.
Musings #34
 by Tom Woodard. We may be facing a new period of austerity, but our true wealth is in the blessings of God, who will pull us through. .
Musings #33
 Even in the midst of political and economic turmoil and uncertainty there is peace in God.
Musings #32
 Politics vs Christianity: Time for Christians to stand strong and stalwart for our Lord!
Musings #31
 The prayer of an obscure figure from the Old Testament inspires and guides us even today.
Musings #30
 Do not move the ancient stone of saving and living within our means. Forgetting this teaching has brought us much grief.
Musings #29
 Rejoice in that knowledge. Rejoice in that reality.
Musings #28
 Give from the heart, freely and cheerfully, and the Lord will abundantly bless you.
Musings #27

Flattery does no good, and often harm. Wise and loving rebuke, however, is instructive and much to be desired.

Musings #26
 God dwelling within us, guiding us - if we will allow Him.
Musings #25
 In God's own time, as He knows best, God will deliver you out of your own "Egypt's Land".
By Guest Writer Lee Vail
Musings #24
God sent us a most wondrous gift when Jesus returned to sit at His right hand in Heaven!
Musings #23
No one and no thing can separate us from the love of God. Let us not separate ourselves from His fellowship!
Musings #22
It is not a matter of God being "on our side", but of our being on God's side!
Musings #21
Walking humbly with our Lord requires service, even "to the least of these", and an attitude and life-style of humility. 
Musings #20
Pride can creep up upon us unawares, even when we are striving to serve the Lord. Therefore, we must be vigilent!  
Musings #19
The grace of God, through Jesus Christ, encompasses far more than our salvation, and abides with us through every day of our Christian walk and life.
Musings #18
As far as the east is from the west, God forgives and forgets. We also should strive to forget!
Musings #17
It is impossible for anyone to enter Heaven on their own merit, but with God, through Christ, all things are possible!
Musings #16
We do not have to go through a priest to reach God. Through Christ, we have a direct link!
Musings #15
Don't be religious! Rather, walk in faith, humbly, with thy God.
Musings #14
 Christ admonished; "Forgive your brother from the heart", because those who harbor malice will suffer.  Follow the Holy Spirit - choose to forgive.
Musings #13
 God rejects no one, but those who reject His only begotten Son reject the salvation that is theirs through Him.
Musings #12
To know the truth, ask Jesus, who sits at the right hand of His Father, God Almighty . God's Truth is absolute, unchanging and everlasting.
Musings #11
Jesus said; "Behold I stand at the door and knock."  Welcome Him into your life, cast your cares upon Him, and find eternal satisfaction.
Musings #10
Christians must beware of self-righteousness, for we are all sinners, saved only by the grace of God. Then, glory of glory, He will forgive all our sins!
Musings #9
Wake up America!  If our blind selfishness causes us to reject politicians who trust in the Lord and tell the truth, our country shall surely forfeit God's Blessings.
Musings #8
Rejoice in the account of the Disciple John, who walked with Christ.  ...no more powerful, no more authoritative, no more certain testimony has ever been given!
Musings #7
The apostle Paul gives us guidance in how to make that sacred relationship all that it should and can be.
Musings #6
 When Two Will Become One
Some thoughts about marriage and the process by which two will become one, a process that requires love, perseverance, patience, forbearing, understanding and forgiveness.
Musings #5
"For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."
Musings #4
Christ admonished mankind to be forgiving; "If any of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone."
Musings #3
The apostle Paul taught by his example that we shall find Joy in "...the peace of God, which transcends all understanding...".
Musings #2
Therefore, let us give thanks for our tribulations, as they help us to grow in faith..
Musings #1
"Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord"
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