Month: April 2011

The Privilege of Friendship

“Abraham . . was called God’s friend.” James 2:23 NIV “God extends His friendship at a costly, personal sacrifice only a profound love would pay.” My thoughts today are about “the privilege of friendship.” I am a privileged individual. God has placed people in my life who have become highly […]

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Living Simply

“Live a quiet life; mind your own business; earn your own living . .” 1 Thessalonians 4:11 TEV “Success is a process of giving sufficient time and concerted effort.” My thoughts today are about “living simply.” Life is not as complicated as some make it out to be. Too many […]

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Role Playing

“I will walk in my house with blameless heart.” Psalm 101:2 NIV “Live before God and man with a tenacious authenticity.” My thoughts today are about “role playing.” In ancient Greek theater, actors often wore masks to define the role of a character, whether tragic or comedic. Sometimes, the same […]

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Patterns of Thought

“Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” Romans 12:2 NLT “Fill your heart and mind with thoughts that are uplifting, edifying, and inspiring.” My thoughts today are about “patterns of thought.” Habits are hard to break, especially bad ones. Usually, if a person […]

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Realities and Possibilities

“But there is a God in heaven.” Daniel 2:28 NKJV. “Life is often about facing reality without disregarding divine possibilities.” My thoughts today are about “realities and possibilities.” Life is not always as you would like it to be. For both saint and sinner alike, life occasionally might well include […]

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