Sentences with phrase «much a blessing as»

With Jesus, wealth isn't so much a blessing as something that gets in the way of being blessed.

Not exact matches

The realization that we're likely to live much longer than they did may come as both a blessing and a curse: More years means more time to travel the world, scratch off bucket - list items, or volunteer for favorite causes.

As much as I love all the technical goodies we've been blessed with in this digital age, I do have the odd moment when I long for the way things used to bAs much as I love all the technical goodies we've been blessed with in this digital age, I do have the odd moment when I long for the way things used to bas I love all the technical goodies we've been blessed with in this digital age, I do have the odd moment when I long for the way things used to be.

Until then, the gold price didn't mean much to him, except as an indicator of other things, so he considers the crashes he witnessed in his career wake - up calls and blessings in disguise.

Also, while payrolls continue to chug along posting numbers that are about 2x of most economists BLs from a few years back, in percentage terms, their growth is decelerating, from around 2 % back in 2015 to around 1.5 % now, much as we'd expect as we close in on full employment, whatever that much - sought - after state looks like.

The conflict may have something to do with Barry referring to S&P and Moody's, the bond ratings agencies that blessed so much toxic paper, as «Pimps and Whores ``.

As for the net worth I truly do believe I got lucky, and that I am blessed with some pretty amazing people in my life who might even care «too» much about me.

Like Paul, he was blessed with zeal, a great deal of fire in the belly, and worked not so much to create an effect» that came naturally» as to control it.

Presidential oratory provides much of the supporting evidence for McDougall's ideas about civil religion, from President William McKinley's implication that the United States had not so much conquered Cubans as it had ministered to them («Are we not made better for the effort and sacrifice, and are not those we serve lifted up and blessed?»)

Besides, who can deny that God has blessed the preaching and sacraments and ministry of evangelicals in Latin America, Africa, and China» contributing at least as much as Catholics to the conversion of sinners and building up the saints in holiness?

As much beauty as I see within the context of a romantic relationship and as much as I've been overwhelmingly blessed within the committed relationship of my marriage, there is a deep part of me that revolts against the mentality that our most significant relationships can only take shape within the framework of a romantic relationshiAs much beauty as I see within the context of a romantic relationship and as much as I've been overwhelmingly blessed within the committed relationship of my marriage, there is a deep part of me that revolts against the mentality that our most significant relationships can only take shape within the framework of a romantic relationshias I see within the context of a romantic relationship and as much as I've been overwhelmingly blessed within the committed relationship of my marriage, there is a deep part of me that revolts against the mentality that our most significant relationships can only take shape within the framework of a romantic relationshias much as I've been overwhelmingly blessed within the committed relationship of my marriage, there is a deep part of me that revolts against the mentality that our most significant relationships can only take shape within the framework of a romantic relationshias I've been overwhelmingly blessed within the committed relationship of my marriage, there is a deep part of me that revolts against the mentality that our most significant relationships can only take shape within the framework of a romantic relationship.

But Duffy never wanders too far from this one persistent argument» that much of the vitality and resiliency of Catholicism is found in its rituals and worship, in lay devotions and Marian piety, in veneration of the Church's blesseds and saints, in acts of communal discipline and obedience that bind the faithful together as a living organism.

We don't want to be told that God can bless us as much through his No as through his Yes.

God bless you richly Jeremy, thank you so much for blessing me... now the proof will be shown as I do share my «coals»

My personal opinion is that when prayer is involved in songwriting and the songwriter is submitted to God and allows the Holy Spirit to lead them, then the song will have the message that God wants His people to hear, much the same as a Pastor who writes a sermon, God Bless you.

only reason y i say this is because of Santification, once we give our life to the Lord, we streight way (so to speak) begin the process of Santification, this is Christ making us like him, and this Is SUFFERING It does nt happen over night, but for the duration of our time here, as you have said, its sort of like sin being done unto us, and we are handleing it just like Christ did, (with Love) of coarse with the help of the Holy Spirit, This Does NOT feel Good At ALL since our soulful flesh is Corrupt, (but our spirit is saved) This is were your trails and tribulation, your own desire, and All play apart, Now Moment by Moment we choose by our own will, And Jesus helps in these times, as he was tempeted, but without sin, The devil can do nothing but try and decieve the Christian into thinking that he has to work for his salvation as you have said, this thing here is about your Inheritance In Christ, Its gonna be some show nought broke christian in Heaven, because their trying to set of for themseleve trasure on earth, and their is going to be weeping and gnat of teeth, but it wont be, because of their going to Hell, It will be cause they miss out on what they could have had, and it is Devistation, cause they waste so much time, and they wont be able to attend the wedding, supper of the lamb, they wont be, getting the position over city, galacy, ectt... just check it out some of the points i have made, God Bless you!

For this end, wee must be knitt together in this worke as one man, wee must entertaine each other in brotherly Affeccion, wee must be willing to abridge our selves of our superfluities, for the supply of others necessities, wee must uphold a familiar Commerce together in all meeknes, gentlenes, patience and liberallity, wee must delight in each other, make others Condicions our owne, rejoyce together, mourne together, labour and suffer together, allwayes haveing before our eyes our Commission and Community in the worke, our Community as members of the same body, soe shall wee keepe the unitie of the spirit in the bond of peace, the Lord will be our God and delight to dwell among us as his owne people and will commaund a blessing upon us in all our wayes, soe that wee shall see much more of his wisdome, power, goodnes and truthe than formerly wee have beene acquainted with.

Still, we honor those, such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, who were able even without the blessing of Jewish or Christian faith to develop «positive rational doctrines of what life ought to be»» doctrines that (while not free of error) contain much that is profoundly true.

«Please give as much as you possibly can to help the poor and, if you do, I promise you will receive blessings like you won't believe so that you can continue to do so.»

But then again, no more than when you hear (as you do too much) that God has blessed the United States in one of those spam emails.

The last scene of the story anticipates the last scene of the Gospel: just as later the disciples are «continually in the Temple, blessing God,» so here the former demoniac proclaims throughout the city how much Jesus has done for him.

Jesus reveals that if you and I want to be blessed just as much, if not more, than Mary, all we have to do is do the same thing she did — hear the Word of God and obey it.

We were not really asked as much as ordered to bow our heads during the blessing of the food.

«Now, much as Dickensian doorbell drives may rankle those blessed enough to be on the receiving end, how might the world appear to a seventh - grader in a subsidized housing complex?

The Tempter would also much assault me with this: How can you tell but that the Turks had as good Scriptures to prove their Mahomet the Saviour, as we have to prove our Jesus is; and could I think that so many ten thousands in so many Countreys and Kingdoms, should be without the knowledge of the right way to Heaven (if there were indeed a Heaven) and that we onely, who live but in a corner of the Earth, should alone be blessed therewith?

I don't know — all I know is Judaism is the one with the promise about Abraham that has seemed to have happened — and each of these religions (as much as we might not like it) have also been «blessings» all over the place.

But do Christians (republican or democrat) help as much as we should in giving our money, time and resources we have been blessed with, as the Bible teaches?

And whereas, it is the duty of nations as as well as of men, to owe their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions, in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and pardon; and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord: And, in so much as we know that, by His divine law, nations, like individuals, are subjected to punishments and chastisements in this world, may we not justly fear that the awful calamity of civil war, which now desolates the land, may be but a punishment inflicted upon us for our presumptuous sins, to the needful end of our national reformation as a whole People?

I am not sure if Genesis 16:12 is really a blessing as much as a prophecy, but nevertheless, Hagar responds to God in Genesis 16:13.

Much thanksgiving for treasured memories, together with hope for the future, as we pray that God blesses them both by adding his «YES» to their «YES».

Because audience loyalty to these programs has been built so much on images of growth and success as indicators of God's direct blessing, cutbacks could have theological as well as psychological effects, producing a further loss of support from loyal viewers.

Much, much later Israel was able to speak, out of God's love, in terms of love even for Egypt and Assyria (in time to become as cordially despised in the popular mind as Egypt): «In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, «Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage»» (Much, much later Israel was able to speak, out of God's love, in terms of love even for Egypt and Assyria (in time to become as cordially despised in the popular mind as Egypt): «In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, «Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage»» (much later Israel was able to speak, out of God's love, in terms of love even for Egypt and Assyria (in time to become as cordially despised in the popular mind as Egypt): «In that day Israel will be the third with Egypt and Assyria, a blessing in the midst of the earth, whom the LORD of hosts has blessed, saying, «Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage»»blessed, saying, «Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage»»Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel my heritage»» (Isa.

Thanks so much for your hard work and joy that you put into this as I am one of the many who are blessed and I really want all who can't contribute to continue to be blessed as well as newcomers who have yet to discover your insight.

What makes this second group interesting is that, like the demons, they spy the real truth about Christmas as much as they hate it: Christ can not be erased from Christmas, nor can the flow of his blessings be interrupted or blocked.

@Micheal, Chapel Hill, yes and its you religious hypocritical righties that proclaim one thing but do another.It's your Billy Graham who railed against the Mormon cult of Romneys but just recently blessed his campaign and took down the site against Mormonism.Just how much was placed in Grahams hand as a donation to change his mind and remember you religious, sanctumonious ones are the ones wanting everything to help your fellow brethren taken away remember in ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, SocialSecurity, anything to help the people of this proud country.It all comes down to money doesn't it hypocrites hidden behind the smokescreen of religion, just take your snakeoil mentality somewhere else, its not wanted or needed here!!

And if you are living in a «hot spot» and your house is worth twice as much in three years, consider yourself blessed, but don't expect it.

Islam, as people know today, was Hebrew teachings or teachings of son of blessed Mary, was never about religion, but truth absolute Thin Allah, so much so, word religion did not exist in Hebrew language or in even in Qu «ran, there is no such thing as religion, but Thin Allah, consti tution of America, other wise known as Law of West.

I am vegan again and it would help so much to have a weekly meals plan, easy, simple, nourishing and really tasty (as always:) Many thanks and lots of blessings to you

I'm so sorry to hear about your allergies!It can be a burden, but as my husband with his many food allergies says «it's really a blessing in disguise — I'm eating so much healthier now!»

Also, as I am blessed enough to live in San Diego where amazingly delicious, local, fresh produce and protein abound, I can't seem to find much extra room on my plate for all the grains.

And Bouldy, bless him, sits on the bench like a mannequin chewing gum nodding and agreeing with whatever Mr W says (much like Pat Rice did) Just as Arsene likes in fact.

But Bellerin's attacking qualities are really strong... For a RB he makes intelligent attacking decisions while passing, has no fear in taking defenders on and is blessed with as much rapid pace, if not more, than our other wingers.

Meanwhile, though the tackle position isn't blessed with as much girth as in years past, a trio of juniors (Jordan Bradford, Cedric Johnson, Keonatye Garner) should provide quality.

For whatever reason, our sex life did not suffer as much as it often does for many couples — a small blessing.

all of a sudden she wont go in her cot day time or night time, she dropped her day sleep of 1 1/2 hours and is awake for at least 3 hours a night for the last 4 nights so she must be a tired as us bless her, weve done controlled crying every night and we leave door open now with light on in hall and this helps as she does nt scream as much.

I can only hope that I've learned to weather this blessed and challenging life with half as much grace and humor as she did.

As much as pregnancy is an absolute blessing, it can also be a pain in the butAs much as pregnancy is an absolute blessing, it can also be a pain in the butas pregnancy is an absolute blessing, it can also be a pain in the butt!

My husband is in the military and has been away a lot, and any of these would be much appreciated from my standpoint, so I'm sure other moms would feel blessed as well!

I hope writing this post has blessed you as much as it has blessed me.

Those mothers that have twins are blessed with twice as much happiness that this world has to offer.