Tag: blessings

Listening Is More Than Hearing

Attentive listening prompts obedience   “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourself.” James 1:22 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are that, “Listening is more than hearing.” My Dad expected obedience. With him, obedience was the norm. If I did not respond accordingly, he would kindly […]

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To Give Is To Grow

“Whenever you have the opportunity, you should do good to everyone.”  Galatians 6:11.  Helping others benefits you and blesses them.   My thoughts and comments today are that, “to give is to grow.” Everyone has a selfish moment when you think, “Why should I help?” Here are some answers to […]

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Spiritual Practices

“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]

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An Inviolable Law

“Help carry one another’s burdens . . you will obey the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 NLT. Changing the focus from yourself to others can change your life. My thoughts and comments today are about “an inviolable law.” The posted speed limit is not a suggestion for drivers; it’s a […]

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Repairing and Restoring

“You shall be the ‘Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets to Dwell In.’” Isaiah 58:12 NKJV. Once broken, few things are as difficult to repair or replace as trust. My thoughts and comments today are about, “repairing and restoring.” Broken. What image comes to mind? Discarding something that doesn’t […]

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