Month: March 2011

Your Option is Peace

“I will walk at liberty and at ease.” Psalm 119:45 Amplified “Problems are unavoidable; God’s peace is available.” My thoughts today are about “your option is peace.” Problems are inevitable. The Bible classifies their source as either “tribulation or persecution” (See Matthew 13:20-21 NKJV); the first involves circumstances, things that […]

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The Status Quo

“One thing I have desired . . to dwell in the House of the Lord.” Psalm 27:4 NKJV “Careless spiritual practices are corrosive to spiritual passion.” My thoughts today are about the “status quo.” The “status quo” – a Latin term describing “a past and present state of being” – […]

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Influence of Example

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 NIV “Your life can be the salt and light that holds the power of eternal influence.” My thoughts today are about the “influence of example.” Everyone has influence; what their influence is and  how it is used is the issue.  The […]

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The First and Best

“I will require your . . firstfruits and choicest of contributions.” Ezekiel 20:40 Amplified “What would otherwise be ordinary is sacred when your best is first dedicated to God.” My thoughts today are about the “first and best.” The most liberating thing you will ever do is the decision to […]

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True Worship

“People the Father seeks to be His worshipers.” John 4:23 NAS “Worship is the recognition of God’s proper place and your fitting response of devotion.” My thoughts today are about “true worship.” Worship happens instinctively. You were created to worship the One who created you. When you do that it […]

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