Month: July 2013

Inheritance and Heritage

“An inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade – kept in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:3-4 NIV Whatever your net worth, live that your Godly influence blesses generations. My thoughts and comments today are about “inheritance and heritage.” Inheritance first suggests the transfer of property and wealth from […]

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Irrepressible Joy

“I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles, my joy knows no [boundaries].” 2 Corinthians 7:4 NIV When you reside secure in Christ, His joy becomes resident in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “irrepressible joy.” Without some redeeming measure of joy, daily life can be drudgery. Life […]

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God and Governments

My devotional thoughts today are a reprise from the archives of EDL first shared in July 2009, yet remains relevant on this anniversary of our nation’s founding. There is so much upheaval – religious, financial, social, and political – in our world today that it seems advisable to consider anew […]

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Salt and Light

“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 NKJV Your world is the reach of your example in the daily circle of influence given you. My thoughts and comments today are about “salt and light.” Life would be bland without salt. Who would ever imagine that something as simple […]

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Accomplishments

“I have glorified You on the earth.” John 17:4 NKJV. Accomplishments only matter when they have eternal importance and consequence. My thoughts and comments today are about “accomplishments.” In one degree or another, you will be measured by your accomplishments. The Sunday paper evidences who and what society considers important. […]

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