Month: January 2011

Cost and Reward

“Don’t begin until you count the cost.” Luke 14:28 NLT “Successful endeavors begin with an accurate calculation of cost and reward.” My thoughts today are about “cost and reward.” There are many good things about being a child. Price tags don’t matter. Numbers and dollar signs are irrelevant. A child […]

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Live Long and Prosper

“Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life.” Proverbs 10:27 NLT “Life works as it should when God is first in your heart and life.” My thoughts today are that you “live long and prosper.” When it comes to one’s lifetime, it seems that some people naively assume the fatalistic philosophy, […]

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God Knows

“For God understands how weak we are.” Psalm 103:14 NLT “You can choose to look past others’ weaknesses, but never ignore your own.” My thoughts today are that “God knows.” Have you ever thought of how much energy and effort a person wastes to prevent others from realizing what they […]

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Love Without End

“He showed them the full extent of His love.” John 13:1 NIV “The dimensions of God’s love are immeasurable, but not unknowable!” My thoughts today are about “love without end.” Love is powerfully strong, as described in the Bible. See 1 Corinthians 13:4-8/13 NIV. But the love that we often […]

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Upside Down or Rightside Up?

“Humble yourselves . . and He will lift you up.” James 4:10 NIV “Coming into the Kingdom of God requires leaving a lot of other stuff outside.” My thoughts today consider “upside down or rightside up?” The way up is best discovered on the path down. Sounds improbable, doesn’t it? […]

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