How It Works

“When faith is tested . . your endurance has a chance to grow; so let it grow.” James 1:3 NLT “You only grow when you change, and you only change when your faith is tested.” My thoughts today are about “how it works.” Got to Barnes and Noble and you […]

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Fragile, Handle with Care

“The God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 NIV “God holding you in His everlasting arms is the practical and tender picture of comfort.” My thoughts today suggest “fragile, handle with care.” Have you ever watched a mother comfort a sick or fussy […]

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Opinions and Judgments

“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?” Romans 14:4 NIV “Hold your opinions privately; voice your judgments sparingly.” My thoughts today are about “opinions and judgments.” Isn’t it strange how much you or I resent when someone misunderstands and misjudges us, yet we seem fearless to venture our opinion […]

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Free and with No Fear

“Come before God with freedom and without fear . . through faith in Christ.” Ephesians 3:12 NCV “Any fear that would keep you from God is unnecessary.” My thoughts today are about being “free and with no fear.” Can you even imagine standing before God? Who would even presume their […]

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Keep Looking Up

“She straightened up, and praised God.” Luke 13:13 NIV “Head held high! That’s how you want to live – thankful, joyful, expectant, free and fully alive.” My thoughts today are to “keep looking up.” Imagine living everyday for eighteen years during which an infirmity had twisted your body until you […]

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