Tag: King David

Loving Discourse Lessens Discord

Communication enables mutual understanding. “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:6 My thoughts and comments today consider that, “loving discourse lessens discord.”    Kind and sincere communication is a gift that we give to one […]

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A Practical Ethic

“Nor will I offer . . to the Lord that which costs me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24 NKJV. Taking spiritual life seriously will cost a personal price gladly paid. My thoughts and comments today are about “a practical ethic.”  I remember my Dad saying to me, “Allen, anything that costs […]

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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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Problems Present Possibilities

“Outside were fightings; inside were fears. Nevertheless, God . .” 2 Corinthians 7:5 KJV. Face facts, even if daunting, until you find truth that is empowering. My thoughts and comments today are that “problems present possibilities.” Success begins with a proper perspective. Some look at problems deciding they’re unsolvable. Others […]

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Good Things

“Lord . . You have promised good things to your servant.” 2 Samuel 7:28 NIV. Don’t lose sight of good things promised, nor lose sight of God in the good He provides. My thoughts and comments today are about “good things.” Life can be hard at times, sometimes changing without […]

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