Tag: pleasing God

Lifestyle Issues

“We urge you to live in a way that pleases God.” 1 Thessalonians 4:1 NLT. Trying to please everyone is as futile as trying to never offend anyone. My thoughts and comments today are about “lifestyle issues.” If you try to please everyone, you will ultimately please no one and […]

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Purposeful

“Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.”  Daniel 1:8 NKJV. Consequential decisions are best made well before moments of immediacy. My thoughts and comments today are about being “purposeful.” Life will present situations confronting you with decisions which can impact and shape your future, for better […]

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Do the Right Thing

“Don’t get weary and give up.”  Galatians 6:9 NLT. Doing the right thing is always the right thing to do. My thoughts and comments today encourage, “do the right thing.” Everyone gets tired eventually. You try to do the right things, but the wrong things result. You believe the best […]

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Purpose and Priorities

“I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.” Philippians 3:12 NLT. Defined purpose and priorities are fundamental for maximum accomplishment. My thoughts and comments today are about “purpose and priorities.” It is easy to live simply for the moment, but not best. You […]

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A Life Pleasing to God

“By faith Enoch . . had this testimony, that he pleased God.” Hebrews 11:5 NKJV “Pleasing God is not about perfect performance, but is about complete trust and obedience.” My thoughts today are about a “life pleasing to God.” Be prepared; you will occasionally come across people that are difficult […]

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