Month: July 2011

Weight Loss

“Strip off every weight that slows you down.” Hebrews 12:1 NLT “Self indulgence is the enemy of spiritual health and well being.” My thoughts today are about “weight loss.” Does it sometimes seem like everyone you know is trying “to lose a few pounds?” What’s up with that? In spite […]

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Compelling Direction

“I am compelled by God . . how terrible for me if I didn’t!” 1 Corinthians 9:16 NLT “Ministry is what you do at God’s direction, in His name, by His power, and for His glory.” My thoughts today are about “compelling direction.” Life without a compelling direction is far […]

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God’s Timing

“To everything there is a season.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV “Life has a rhythm, and you are at your best when you understand that rhythm.” My thoughts today are about “God’s timing.” Much about life is a matter of timing. In creation, this practical matter of timing in seen in things […]

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Of God and Governments

In observance of this special day in our own nation’s legacy, and the continued timeliness of these reflections in viewing world events in so many places struggling with political, economic, and religious upheaval, I am sharing a devotional shared previously, July 3, 2009 – “Of God and Governments.” It is […]

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Importance

“Some of the parts that seem least important are . . most necessary.” 1 Corinthians 12:22 NLT “Our culture fails to differentiate between prominence and importance.” My thoughts today are about “importance.” Our world has a mistaken idea about importance. A person may have a high profile because of publicity, […]

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