Tag: choice

Rejoicing Is a Choice

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 NIV. You can choose to make any day a Sabbath experience. My thoughts and comments today are that “rejoicing is a choice.” Emotions! What would you do without them? Without emotion, life […]

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Thankfulness

“Oh, that men would give thanks to God for His goodness.” Psalm 107:8 NKJV. Even the misfortune of circumstance or mistreatment of others is redeemed in God’s hands. Much more good fills one’s life than bad, though it doesn’t always feel that way in a particular moment. Occasionally, the good […]

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Overcoming Doubt

God’s Word and character persuade trust and dissuade doubts. “I believe; help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9: 24 NIV. A child does not begin life with doubts. They believe; belief is natural to them. Unfortunately, life soon teaches you to doubt, because there seems little about which you can […]

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Joy and Thankfulness

“Always [be] full of the joy of the Lord, and always thankful.” Colossians 1:11-12 Living Bible “Attitude is everything – changing anything and anyone – and it’s always your choice!” My thoughts today are about “joy and thankfulness.” Life is not perfect, and every moment is not filled only with […]

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Love

“Love never gives up.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT “There is nothing you can ever do that will truly last, unless God is at the center of it.” My thoughts today are about “love.” Two weeks ago, Gayle and I celebrated our 48th anniversary; we honored the integrity of our marriage, […]

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