Month: June 2010

Wasted Worry

“Look at the birds . . your Heavenly Father feeds them.” Matthew 6:26 NIV “Worry never gives you what you lack; it only gives you more of what you don’t need.” My thoughts today are about “wasted worry.” People are worriers. Some people worry that they won’t have enough, worry […]

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Play to Win

“Put on all the armor that God gives you.” Ephesians 6:11 Today’s English Version “Spiritual warfare, in which you are involved, is not a game and losing cannot be an option.” My thoughts today are that you “play to win.” There are some times that you play a game just […]

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A Friend’s Prayers

“When a believing person prays, great things happen.” James 5:16 NCV “Prayer and faith each inspire and encourage the other.” My thoughts today are about “a friend’s prayers.” A friend at different times can be many things: a companion, confidant, counselor, corrector, encourager, helper, partner, defender, protector, forgiver, and restorer […]

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Never Stop Climbing

“Give me this mountain that the Lord promised me that day.” Joshua 14:12 NIV “Other people don’t steal your dreams; usually a person gives up on them all by themselves.” My thoughts today are, “never stop climbing.” Life is about dreams and goals – God shaped and God sized – […]

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No Expiration Date

“But the Word of the Lord stands forever.” 1 Peter 1:25 NIV “You need to build your life on God’s promises that have neither exception nor expiration.” My thoughts today are about “no expiration date.” It seems to happen all the time. The other day I was prepared to have […]

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