Mary Harwell Sayler

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God’s Word includes a lot of poetry. Poets today continue that tradition by shaping Bible principles and verses into poetic forms as this po

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Honor God by Meditating

In the Judaeo-Christian faith, meditation goes back to Genesis and into today. May this post help us to embrace this prayerful practice in Jesus' Name https://honoringgod.online/2026/07/02/honor-god-by-meditating

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Ever since releasing my collection of previously published poems, I've wanted a unique cover. Recently it occurred to me that my acrylic abstract would work well, and as of Friday, it's the one now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084QH2H31?

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A Bible prayer by Paul

This prayer from God's Word brings encouragement and strength in the Lord in the new post "2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 – a prayer of Paul."

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Honoring God

Every job has certain requirements that must be met. This post focuses on what God requires for us to work effectively toward the furthering of His Kingdom - "Honor God by doing what’s required."

Honor God by doing what’s required

Every job has certain requirements that must be met. This post focuses on what God requires for us to work effectively toward the furthering

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Love Reigns Supreme

The new online publication by that name just posted a reprint of my article, "The Power of 'Let'."

https://lovereignssupreme.org/article/39b5597d-c3c2-4b33-ae9b-52d570d9beaf

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A sacrifice of praise

Throughout God’s Word, we get the message that praise and thanksgiving honor God. Psalm 50:23 clearly says so: “Whoever offers praise and thanksgiving as a sacrifice honors God.” For more, please visit https://honoringgod.online/2026/05/31/honor-god-with-a-sacrifice-of-praise/

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King David the despicable

One of the biblical heroes most loved by the people of God and God Himself is David – David the shepherd, David the giant-slayer, David the poet-psalmist, David the king, and David the despicable. The deliberate actions of that last-listed David are not to be admired like those of his note-worthy titles. However, as we learn about his failures, we can better understand the complex good-bad…

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Bible prayer

This prayer of Paul reminds us to tell others about our faith in Jesus Christ.

This brief prayer by Paul reminds us to be active in sharing our faith in Christ Jesus.

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Honoring God in person

Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that He really, really wants us! He wants our friendship. He wants a personal relationship with us. Why?  In Jeremiah 31:3, the prophet quoted God as saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love.”

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Accidental Trespass

When an elderly woman stepped unsteadily into the doctor’s office, I immediately noticed her shoes – the most unpredictable, unreliable kind for walking – flip-flops! “Oh, I hope she doesn’t fall in those things,” I whispered to the person who had driven me to my appointment. He shook his head and gestured as if to say, “Just leave it!” After I had seen the doctor, I paused on my way out to…

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charcoal drawing

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Memory honors God

We've all heard we're to "forgive and forget," but that's not biblical, nor is it psychologically sound! "Honor God with memory" explores a more honest way.

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From every angle

As a creative people of God, we’ve been given both unique gifts and unique responsibilities. The versatile use of those gifts is truly amazing as poets, artists, musicians, crafters, inventors, and other resourceful people find fresh ways to present God’s purpose, plan, beauty, wisdom, and spiritual insights to those who, otherwise, might not notice. While we rejoice in the artistry God has…

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Bible prayers and promises from God's Word

Romans 15:5–6, 13 – a prayer of Paul

God Who gives us

endurance

and encouragement,

please give us

a spirit of unity

among ourselves.

As we follow Christ Jesus,

may we glorify You –

God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ –

with one heart, one mouth. 

God of hope, fill us

with all joy and peace

as we trust You –

as our hope overflows

by the power

of Your Holy Spirit.

from the Book of Bible Prayers