Obstacles and Opportunities

“I call to the Lord for help . . and He answers me.” Psalm 3:4 TEV “Opportunities often come disguised as obstacles.” My thoughts today are about “obstacles and opportunities.” One experience that we all will share in common is trouble. Every person experiences some measure of difficulty, maybe in […]

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A Work in Progress

“But Christ gave Himself . . one sacrifice for all time.” Hebrews 10:12 Living Bible. “The best of us definitely remains a work in progress.” My thoughts today are about “a work in progress.” Have you noticed how hard it is for people to forget what you’ve done, and how […]

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Bygones

“You will forget your misery . . like water under the bridge.” Job 11:16 NLT “Your past is past; let it go.” My thoughts today are about “bygones.” People speak of “building bridges” and “crossing bridges.” Bridges can be a metaphor for things that connect, or even words or actions […]

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Success with Satisfaction

“Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was successful.” 2 Chronicles 31:21 NLT “Satisfaction is a better measurement of success than the rewards that come from it.” My thoughts today are about “success with satisfaction.” Success seems everyone’s preferred goal; nobody means to fail. But it’s not really […]

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High Standards

“The Lord tested Joseph’s character.”  Psalm 105:19 NLT “Some things in life remain non-negotiable, regardless of the moment’s circumstance.” My thoughts today are about “high standards.” Some one has said, ”Character is what you are when no one else is looking.” When some people are in a situation where they feel […]

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