Month: October 2012

Nobody Is Perfect

“Bear with each another . . forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13 NIV. Acceptance and affirmation are powerfully enabling and ennobling. My thoughts and comments today are that “nobody is perfect.” I am sure that it was not original with my Dad but he told me, “You can […]

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Attachments

“Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.” Acts 28:5 NIV. Habits are attachments you held too long and a little too closely. My thoughts and comments today are about “attachments.” Along the journey, we all accumulate attachments, not all of which are beneficial. It […]

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Transcendent Peace

“Let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15 NLT. Hearts and minds rest in transcendent peace when trusting steadfastly in God. My thoughts and comments today are about “transcendent peace.” Ours is a troubled world in search of peace yet ignorant of the source of […]

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Just Say No!

“Do not let sin control the way you live.” Romans 6:12 NLT. The Holy Spirit indwells you and empowers with Godly qualities not naturally possessed. My thoughts and comments today are, “just say no!” Living with restraint can be challenging in today’s culture. It seems as though self-restraint is thought […]

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Spoilers

“Catch . . the little foxes that spoil the vines.” Song of Solomon 2:15 NKJV. Small things appear insignificant except to those who see potential others do not. My thoughts and comments today are about “spoilers.” God places high value on small things. Every enterprise begins small, appearing insignificant at […]

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