Month: December 2009

All For One And One For All

“He raised us up together . . in Christ Jesus.” Ephesians 2:6 Amplified Bible “Involvement in a church family is not optional; it is essential.” My thoughts today are about “all for one, and one for all.” As a boy, I enjoyed reading the adventures of the dashing and courageous […]

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Mutually Exclusive Options

“You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 NIV “Money promises sufficiency it cannot provide, and creates a dependency that is unreliable.” My thoughts today are about “mutually exclusive options.” Life confronts you with choices along the way, most of those more consequential and far reaching than you might […]

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Who Wants to Be First?

“Giving preference to one another.” Romans 12:10 NKJV “Selflessness and sacrifice expressed in service are the only real means to greatness.” My thoughts today ask, “Who wants to be first?” I think the answer to my question might be “everybody!” In the New Testament Church, there was a man named […]

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Timing Is Everything

“At the proper time, you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 NIV “Life’s successes tend to surprise you, not that they happen but when they happen.” My thoughts today are that “timing is everything.” “There is a tide in the affairs of men. Which, […]

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Problems Offer New Possibilities

“How much bread do you have? Go and see.” Mark 6:38 TEV  “When what you see looks like a problem, start looking for the possibility.” My thoughts today are that “any problem offers a new possibility.” There will be problems; get used to it. A difficulty presents itself and for […]

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