Month: June 2011

Extravagance

“She poured (expensive perfume) on Jesus feet.” John 12:3 NIV “The extravagance of God’s grace requires the extravagant response of one’s life.” My thoughts today are about “extravagance.” Some people live life “on the cheap;” they horde possessions and squeeze every penny. What they get, they have; what they have, […]

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Why Not Now?

“I know that even now God will give you what you ask.” John 11:22 NIV “Yesterday’s possibilities are gone; today’s remain unlimited.” My thoughts today ask “why not now?” Opportunity normally has a time limit. William Shakespeare voiced this idea when he wrote, “There is a tide in the affairs […]

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Godly Tenacity

“Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.” Proverbs 24:16 NIV “Success is an earthly measurement; Heaven commends faithfulness.” My thoughts today are about “Godly tenacity” Failures happen. Achievement awaits the person who will not allow failure to be final. Thomas Edison may have been the poster child […]

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Source and Supply

“I have commanded a widow . . to provide for you.” 1 Kings 17:9 NKJV “God is the origin of all that is good!” My thoughts today are about “source and supply.” You may not always know how or from where God chooses to supply your need, but you can […]

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Encouragement

“May God our Father . . encourage your hearts and strengthen you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV “Encouragement is putting courage into another’s heart.” My thoughts today are about “encouragement.” The words courage and encouragement are directly related. Think about it. You cannot have courage without being encouraged. Courage is not […]

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