A Grand Exchange

“To bestow . . a crown of beauty instead of ashes.” Isaiah 61:3 NIV “Tomorrow, not yesterday, is where your future is.” My thoughts today are about “a grand exchange.” Ashes! What do they suggest to you? Ashes are what’s left from the warming fire you previously enjoyed. Life can […]

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Godliness

“Train yourself to be Godly . . Godliness has value.” 1 Timothy 4:7 NIV “Godliness that is born of faith produces a lifestyle that honors God in ordinary ways.” My thoughts today are about “Godliness.” How would you describe Godliness? Many descriptions often are somewhat negative, such as: other-worldly, heavenly-minded, […]

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Unfinished Business

“Live . . as temporary residents on earth.” 1 Peter 1:17 God’s Word Translation “A heart always finds its way home.” My thoughts today are about “unfinished business.” You know that feeling when you have been away from home a bit longer than you wish. The trip was reinvigorating, the […]

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Identity Check

“Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7 NIV “Love can be imitated, but is not convincing until it looks and feels to others like God’s love.” My thoughts today are about “an identity check.” I was just on the phone with my bank […]

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Blessings In Disguise

“God turned the curse into a blessing for you.” Deuteronomy 23:5 NKJV “Where God speaks His blessing and favor, no other can contradict or change it.” My thoughts today are about “blessings in disguise.” Things are not always as they appear to be. I have observed that some things that […]

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