Perceptions and Prejudice

“God shows no partiality . . whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” Acts 10:34-35 NKJV “Inaccurate perceptions and inappropriate prejudice limit your availability for God’s purposes.” My thoughts and comments today are “perceptions and prejudice.” I wish I knew who had written this observation about perceptions […]

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The Power of Suggestion

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 TEV “The thoughts you allow determine the life you live.” My thoughts today are about “the power of suggestion.” In a few days, two football teams will play for the NFL Championship in Super Bowl XLVI […]

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Temptation

“We will receive His mercy and find grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:16 NLT “Temptation does not happen all of a sudden; it’s progressive, often incremental.” My thoughts today are about “temptation.” All of us are not necessarily tempted by the same things, but we are […]

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Refining and Purifying

“God is like a refiner’s fire and launderer’s soap . . as a refiner and purifier.” Malachi 3:2 NKJV “Sin devalues the soul and diminishes your God-given design and potential.” My thoughts and comments today are about “refining and purifying.” The simple reality is that none of us is all […]

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Words

“Your words are what sustain me . . they are my heart’s delight.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT “The Bible wisely advises you to value the economy of words.” My thoughts today are about “words.” Words shape understandings; words communicate thoughts, ideas, and actions to one another, facilitating relationships and coordinating efforts. […]

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