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Recovery

“We are . . perplexed, but not in despair . . struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8 NKJV. Beyond the pain, you will find God and the help you need for recovery. My thoughts and comments today are about “recovery.” Life can intrude in the harshest of ways. […]

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Taking Responsibility

“I am innocent . . the responsibility is yours.” Matthew 27:24 NLT. Being a Christ-follower is simple, not complex; just follow Jesus. My thoughts and comments today are about “taking responsibility.” When religious leaders accused Jesus before Pilate, the Roman Governor questioned Him and announced, “I find no fault in […]

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Helping Hands

“Two people . . get a better return for their labor.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 NLT. People hesitant to share credit for what is accomplished will share blame for what fails. My thoughts and comments today are about “helping hands.” No person’s success is theirs alone. We are all debtors to others. […]

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Together is Better

“Thus far the Lord has helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12 NIV “Rarely, if ever, can a person truly say, ‘I did it all by myself.’” My thoughts and comments today are that “together is better.” When you take an honest look at life, you recognize that whatever your successes, there […]

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Blame

“Don’t try to disclaim responsibility by saying you didn’t know.” Proverbs 24.12 TLB “Blame is a lame attempt to avoid facing your own truth.” My thoughts today are about “blame.” What kid has not deflected blame by saying, “It’s not my  fault; it’s theirs!” Blaming someone else never does much […]

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