Month: January 2012

Refining and Purifying

“God is like a refiner’s fire and launderer’s soap . . as a refiner and purifier.” Malachi 3:2 NKJV “Sin devalues the soul and diminishes your God-given design and potential.” My thoughts and comments today are about “refining and purifying.” The simple reality is that none of us is all […]

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Words

“Your words are what sustain me . . they are my heart’s delight.” Jeremiah 15:16 NLT “The Bible wisely advises you to value the economy of words.” My thoughts today are about “words.” Words shape understandings; words communicate thoughts, ideas, and actions to one another, facilitating relationships and coordinating efforts. […]

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Lifestyle Issues

“Don’t get tired of doing what is good.” Galatians 6:9 NLT “Valuable blessings enrich the hearts and lives of those who serve others unselfishly.” My thoughts today are about “lifestyle issues.” Basically, I think everyone wants to do what is good, to be considerate of others and helpful. However, I […]

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Forgetfulness

“Praise the Lord, I tell myself, and never forget the good things He does for me.” Psalm 103:2 NLT “People more likely forget what they should remember and remember what they could forget.” My thoughts today are about “forgetfulness.” I have learned this about forgetfulness. Without diligence, any one of […]

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Ample Evidence

“Abraham . . was strengthened in faith.” Romans 4:20 NKJV “The obvious evidence for doubt can distract from the ample evidence for faith.” My thoughts today are about “ample evidence.” Faith is dynamic not static, ever changing and extending. Faith is either strengthening or weakening. And the difference between those […]

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