A Lifestyle Issue

“How blessed is he who considers the helpless.” Psalm 41:1 NAS “Being charitable is not only an act of giving, charity is a way of living.” My thoughts today are about “a lifestyle issue.” Being concerned for yourself and those nearest you is a natural and responsible thing, but also […]

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Family Is Forever

“The Father,  from whom every family . . is named.” Ephesians 3:15 NKJV “Family is meant to be a holy and healthy place for people to grow into God’s image.” My thoughts today are that “family is forever.” I guess anyone’s particular experience shapes their thoughts and emotions about family. […]

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Compliments Work Better Than Complaints

“In everything you do, stay away from complaining.” Philippians 2:14 NLT “Complaining can quickly become toxic emotionally, socially, and spiritually.” My thoughts today are that “compliments work better than complaints.” Things will not be as you like; people will not always do as you want; life will not be exactly […]

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All For One And One For All

“He raised us up together . . in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:6 Amplified Bible “Involvement in a church family is not optional; it is essential.” My thoughts today are about “all for one, and one for all.” As a boy, I enjoyed reading the adventures of the dashing and courageous […]

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Mutually Exclusive Options

“You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 NIV “Money promises sufficiency it cannot provide, and creates a dependency that is unreliable.” My thoughts today are about “mutually exclusive options.” Life confronts you with choices along the way, most of those more consequential and far reaching than you might […]

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