Tag: James 1:5

Upward and Onward

Your direction is governed by your spiritual passion “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12:34 NIV My thoughts and comments today urge you “upward and onward.” In life, you will make numerous directional decisions. Those decisions touch your future in ways you will not […]

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Matters Eternal and Essential

Simplifying options simplifies life. “Love your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” Matt 28:37 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about “matters eternal and essential.” Doing what you would rather do instead of doing what you should do is a waste of time. […]

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Godly Wisdom

“The Lord [is] wonderful in counsel and magnificent in wisdom.” Isaiah 28:29 NIV. A volume of knowledge is not as valuable as a portion of wisdom. My thoughts and comments today are about, “Godly wisdom.” Life can be complicated, even perplexing. To navigate the myriad of situations and circumstances that […]

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The Rest of the Story

Making directional decisions without the wisdom of God can be hazardous. “Joseph . . being a just man decided . .” Matthew 1:19 NLT. This morning, I saw a practical application in the Christmas story that my familiarity had previously obscured. I love those times when the Holy Spirit opens […]

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Spiritual Disciplines

“If the axe is dull . . more strength is needed.” Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV “Spiritual disciplines are not optional, nor can any worthy substitute replace them.” My thoughts today are about “spiritual disciplines.” Working hard is important, very important. Not much at all happens without that to begin with. Without […]

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