Month: February 2010

Things Are Not As First Appear

“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne.”   Isaiah 6:1 NIV “Kings fail; God doesn’t. Nations fall; His Kingdom endures. Economies struggle; His blessings prevail.”  My thoughts today are that “things are not as first appear.” A lot about everyday life is how […]

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A Useful Measurement

“You tested . . refined us like silver . . brought us to a place of abundance.” Psalm 66:10-12 NIV “A test is always most useful when you have properly prepared.” My thoughts today are about “useful measurement.” Consider this about tests: nobody wants or enjoys them; everybody needs and […]

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It’s a Good Thing

“Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 NLT “When prayer is personal and practical, prayer is most powerful.” My thoughts today are that “it’s a good thing.” Martha Stewart built a billion dollar business showing ladies how to entertain, cook, decorate, and garden. She became famous for saying, “It’s a […]

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Relationships That Succeed

“Accept one another . . just as Christ accepted you.” Romans 15:7 NIV “We are individuals, but created in God’s image for community.” My thoughts today are about “relationships that succeed.” Relationships are a vital, healthy part of life. We are individuals, but created in God’s image for community; therefore […]

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A Designer’s Original

“Train up a child in keeping with his individual gift or bent.” Proverbs 22:6 Amplified Bible “At the core of every person is the awesome and personal design of God awaiting discovery.” My thoughts today are about “a Designer’s original.” I find three practical truths in Solomon’s wise counsel in […]

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