Tag: Proverbs 11:24-25

Choose Joy

Joy is both a gift and a choice. Choose joy. “You believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NIV. My thoughts and comments today urge you to, “Choose Joy.” “Merry Christmas!” Such is the all too familiar greeting, but “merry,” seems an […]

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Wise Benevolence

“Cast your bread upon the waters.” Ecclesiastes 11:1 NKJV. God directs the affairs of men with wise benevolence. My thoughts and comments today are about “wise benevolence.” Theologians of a previous era wrote often of the providence of God, describing it as, “The care and character of Almighty God who […]

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The Generous Life

“Good people will be generous to others and will be blessed for all they do.” Isaiah 32:8 NLT. Give with the quality and quantity you would welcome in return. My thoughts and comments today are about “the generous life.” The Bible establishes an inexplicable occurrence: the more genuinely you give, […]

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The Joy of Generosity

”He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 NIV. Generosity blesses the recipient and enriches the giver. My thoughts and comments today are about “the joy of generosity.” Some years ago my friend, Harold, piqued my interest with these words, “What you make happen for others, God will […]

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Blessings in Disguise

“Problems and trials . . are good for us.”  Romans 5:3 NLT. Rejoice even when you have to look for a reason to do so. My thoughts and comments today are about “blessings in disguise.” Apparently, my Mom believed I always knew what was good and presumed I would consistently […]

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