Month: July 2011

Shared Blessings

“The Lord blessed . . the household because of Joseph.” Genesis 39:5 NIV “Intentionally place yourself in the path of God’s shared blessings.” My thoughts today are about “shared blessings.” Have you noticed that there are people that others just want to be around? There seems a magnetism of ability […]

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Staying Fruitful

“They shall still bear fruit in old age . . be fresh and flourishing.” Psalm 92:14 NKJV “Age only accents what you were in your youth, for better or worse.” My thoughts today are about “staying fruitful.” I have an upcoming birthday in just a few days, and it is […]

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God’s Warnings

“Noah, when warned (by God) . . saved his family.” Hebrews 11:7 NIV “God’s warnings are best heard by those who live with a heart open toward God.” My thoughts today are about “God’s warnings.” God communicates with those whose hearts are open before Him. God speaks through the Bible, […]

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Second Chances

“How often should I forgive someone?” Matthew 18:21 NLT “In the human heart there is an inherent need for rules to be fair.” My thoughts today are about “second chances.” Forgiveness can be challenging eventually, even if not initially. God seems to have put a sense of fairness and justice […]

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The Power of Focus

“I am focusing all my energies on this one thing.” Philippians 3:13 NLT “Focus is the opposite of distraction, and a focused life is the better option to a distracted life.” My thoughts today are about “the power of focus.” The distractions of noisy lives and the pace of busy […]

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