Month: May 2014

Scraps and Crumbs

“Nor will I offer to the Lord my God . .  that which costs me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24 NKJV. Scraps are never good enough for who or what is important to you. My thoughts and comments today are about “scraps and crumbs.” If someone invited you to dinner, then […]

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Distractions and Diversions

“Anyone who starts to plow, then keeps looking back is of no use . .” Luke 9:62 TEV. The devil is the master of distraction and deception. My thoughts and comments today are about “distractions and diversions.” Distractions happen. Distractions waste more of a person’s time than we realize when […]

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The Power of the Resurrection

“God raised Jesus from the dead . . to be seen . . by witnesses whom God had already chosen.” Acts 10:40 NIV. The fact of Jesus’ resurrection is believable to others when the effect of His resurrection is visible in your life.  My thoughts and comments are about “the […]

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Compassion

“When Jesus saw the people, He was moved with compassion for them.” Matthew 9:36 NAS. Compassion provokes a personal identification with the plight of another. My thoughts and comments today are about “compassion.” Problems loom large; needs are expansive and solutions seem elusive. Marriages and families struggle; politics are divisive; […]

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Image and Identity

“The Lord does not see as man sees . . but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV. Integrity is more important than image. My thoughts and comments today are about “image and identity.” Appearances can be deceiving; not everything, nor everyone, will be as they always […]

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