Month: October 2012

Secrets of Success

“David . . selected five stones.” 1 Samuel 17:40 The Message. Let the best of your past be the boost for your future. My thoughts and comments today are about “secrets of success.” David and Goliath present a marvelous story. David achieved monumental success against all odds. Who doesn’t love […]

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It’s Not About You

“The battle is the Lord’s.” 1 Samuel 17:47 NIV. A battle never bravely joined is a battle never won, and an enemy never defeated. My thoughts and comments today are that “it’s not about you.” No one is exempt from battles. To do right and be right, you will be […]

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Overcoming Temptation

“Temptations [in] your life are no different from what others experience.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT. Turn every negative temptation into positive motivation for greater Godliness. My thoughts and comments today are about “overcoming temptation.” Temptation is the rule, not the exception. Being aware and prepared for such situations is the […]

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Approval Ratings

“Am I trying to win the approval of men, or of God?” Galatians 1:10 NIV The quest of the human spirit for approval finds realization in the affirming love of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “approval ratings.” Even the youngest child seeks signs of approval from the […]

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Successfully Serving

“I depend on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.” Colossians 1:29 NLT. Serving is simply letting God touch a person’s life through your hands and heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “serving successfully.” Serving is no easy task. That may help explain why so few people ever […]

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