Words

“Let all . . evil speaking be put away from you . . and be kind.” Ephesians 4:31 NKJV “Words matter eternally!” My thoughts today are about “words.” With the burgeoning information technology, words are so instantaneous, global, and plenteous that they seem cheapened. Words are not given the respect […]

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Caution and Courage

“Be strong and courageous . . the Lord will go ahead of you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT “A life without courage is a life lived too small, without hope of success or reward.” My thoughts today are about “caution and courage.” There are many excuses for lacking courage. If there were […]

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Wasted Effort

“If the Lord does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless.” Psalm 127:1 TEV “Bring God and His Word into your everyday life in practical and meaningful ways.” My thoughts today are about “wasted effort.” What is sadder than investing time and expense in a task […]

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Identity

“If you’re content to be yourself, your life will count for plenty.” Matthew 23:12 The Message “Spiritual growth and development rests upon the holy potential God offers you.” My thoughts today are about “identity.” When you consider the issue of personal identity, there are three possible factors – the person […]

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Benign Neglect

“You are my God. My times are in Your hand.” Psalm 31:15 NKJV “Benign neglect is simply failing to choose the right thing.” My thoughts today are about “benign neglect.” An insurance company advertises, “You are in good hands with . .” their company, and calls their employees “the ‘good […]

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