Tag: Samuel

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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The Will of God

“That you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12 NKJV. Lack of obedience impairs your ability to hear from God. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the will of God.” God’s will is not secondary to anything, but primary to everything. “[God] works […]

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Integrity and Potential

“David walked in integrity of heart and in uprightness.” 1 Kings 9:4 NKJV. God evaluates a person by their potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “integrity and potential.” Contrary to common belief, “What you see is not always what you get.” Our culture is content with style more […]

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Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

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Image and Identity

“The Lord does not see as man sees . . but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV. Integrity is more important than image. My thoughts and comments today are about “image and identity.” Appearances can be deceiving; not everything, nor everyone, will be as they always […]

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