Month: September 2010

No Trivial Pursuit

“Run with determination the race that lies before us.” Hebrews 12:1 Today’s English Version “It is foolish to occupy yourself with things menial, mundane, and momentary.” My thoughts today are about “no trivial pursuit.” In the early 80’s a board game, Trivial Pursuit, became outrageously popular, selling 88 million games […]

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Thriving or Surviving?

“He grew up like a root out of dry ground.” Isaiah 53:2 “You can thrive when you add optimism born of trust in God’s character and sovereignty.” My thoughts today ask, “thriving or surviving?” I don’t know a lot about growing things, but I know that dry ground is not […]

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Remarkably Original

“Train up a child in keeping with his individual gift or bent.” Proverbs 22:6 Amplified Bible My thoughts today are about being “remarkably original.” Today the World Population Clock estimates the world’s population to be 6.87 billion people, and among all of that number, you are unique, a remarkable original. […]

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Achievement and Success

“You were loyal with small things; I will let you care for greater things.” Mathew 25:23 NCV “Achievement requires that you prepare for it; success comes when you are ready for it.” My thoughts today are about “achievement and success.” Everyone thinks they should start at the top. That’s where […]

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Unused Gifts

“Having then gifts . . let us use them.” Romans 12:6 NKJV “Even the best and most useful gifts can remain unused if unappreciated.” My thoughts today are about “unused gifts.” Have you ever received a gift for which you never found a proper use? You know; gifts that end […]

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