Prayer’s Simplicity

“In everything, by prayer . . present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV “God will always do what is right and wise, whatever the pressure to do otherwise.” My thoughts today are about “prayer’s simplicity.” Have you noticed that good people tend to over spiritualize prayer? They seem to […]

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If Only

“I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten.” Joel 2:25 NKJV “Whether out of ignorance or by negligence, things occur that you regret.” My thoughts today consider “if only.” There are few things more haunting than thoughts of roads not traveled or opportunities not taken. It […]

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Forgiving, Forgetting and Fruitfulness

“God has made me forget all my trouble.” Genesis 41:51 NIV “Don’t drag the ‘there and then’ into the ‘here and now!’” My thoughts today are about “forgiving, forgetting and fruitfulness.” Problems. Trouble. They are inevitable. Everyone has those in common. No one wants them. No one enjoys them. And […]

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Questions, But no Doubts

“None of these things move me.” Acts 20:24 “Having no questions is not particularly spiritual; having no doubt is.” My thoughts today are about having “questions, but no doubts.” Life presents a lot of questions to any honest heart. So many things don’t make sense with your limited perspective and […]

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Taking the Limits Off

“Despite all . . overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.” Romans 8:37 NLT “Neither history nor adversity sets the limits of your life.” My thoughts today are about “taking the limits off.” Knowing God and knowing that God loves you is the single most assuring thing you […]

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