Month: February 2014

Prayer and God’s Sovereignty

“When you pray, say, ‘Our Father in Heaven, may Your name be honored.’” Matthew 6:9 NLT. Prayer trusts God to do what He wills, rather than persuades Him to do what you want. My thoughts and comments today are about “prayer and God’s sovereignty.” Life is better when your relationships […]

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The Pattern and Practice of Prayer

“Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 NKJV. Prayer can be your natural posture, priority, and practice, as it was for Jesus. My thoughts and comments today are about “the pattern and practice of prayer.” Communication is important. Mutual relationships and meaningful personal and social collaborations require effective communication. A […]

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Unceasing Prayer

“We have not stopped praying for you.” Colossians 1:9 NIV. Prayer commits enduring seeds of amazing possibilities into the eternal purposes of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “unceasing prayer.” There are many things you can do for others – acts of kindness, encouragement, words of counsel, practical […]

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Live Selflessly

“Let your good works shine out for all to see.” Matthew 5:16 NLT. Love neither notice nor credit from men; both are addictive and destructive. My thoughts and comments today are that you “live selflessly.” How you live everyday is important; why you live the way you choose to live […]

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Being Worthy

“God blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God.” Matthew 5:10 NKJV. The magnificence of God’s blessing will outweigh your pain. My thoughts and comments today are about “being worthy.” Unfortunately, maltreatment is not uncommon in a hurting and unkind world. Don’t be shocked when it happens. It […]

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