Month: June 2012

Godly Fathering

“Fathers . . bring [your children] up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 KJV Godly blessing can be transferable from one generation to another. My thoughts and comments today are about “ Godly fathering.” Yesterday was the weekend our nation celebrates Father’s Day. Sunday began in […]

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Understanding Temptation

“Each one is tempted when . . enticed.” James 1:14 NKJV Temptation is unavoidable; yielding to temptation is preventable. My thoughts and comments today are about “understanding temptation.” Is there anyone who is not tempted to do what they know they should not? I think the answer to that would […]

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Abounding Life

“Be steadfast, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV A small life is no credit to your Creator’s intention. My thoughts and comments today are about “abounding life.” Every life has God-given potential. When lives with so much potential are lived on a marginal […]

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Spiritual Vacuum

“Do not . . give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:27 NKJV Wherever God and good do not fill, lesser things will. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual vacuum.” I learned from my high school physics teacher the principle that “nature abhors a vacuum.” When the normal atmospheric […]

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Example or Exception?

“Show yourself an example of those who believe.” 1 Timothy 4:12 NASU To be your best, you need a lofty ideal to inspire your better efforts. My thoughts and comments today ask a question, “example or exception?” Usually people just want to be who they are without the pressure and […]

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