Month: October 2010

What God Applauds

“Well done, good and faithful servant . . share your Master’s joy.” Matthew 25:21/23 “When you stand before God – and you surely will – will Heaven resound with applause?” My thoughts today are about “what God applauds.” Jesus loved to tell stories, simple everyday stories about ordinary people, yet […]

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Pain and Passion

“In pain you shall bear children, yet your desire shall be for your husband.” Genesis 3:16 NRSV “The person with a clear passion finds a reason to rise above their pain.” My thoughts today are about “pain and passion.” The verse today suggests a reality that every person will eventually […]

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Encourage Someone

“Encourage him for he shall lead . .” Deuteronomy 1:38 NIV “An encouraging word left unspoken is a negligent unkindness.” My thoughts today are, “encourage someone.” There may be a few self-motivated people, but most of us do better with a dose of encouragement. A simple expression of encouragement through […]

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What A Thief Does

“The thief’s purpose is to steal . . and destroy.” John 10:10 NLT “A thief is going to do what a thief does – steal!” My thoughts today are about “what a thief does.” Would you ever knowingly give the key to your car or house to a thief, or […]

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Worry Is a Bad Habit

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT “Worry creates anxiety and misdirects focus to ‘what if’ instead of ‘what is.’” My thoughts today are that “worry is a bad habit.” Ever have a habit that you wish you didn’t? Of course, you have! They are easier […]

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