Tag: excuses

Taking Responsibility

“I am innocent . . the responsibility is yours.” Matthew 27:24 NLT. Being a Christ-follower is simple, not complex; just follow Jesus. My thoughts and comments today are about “taking responsibility.” When religious leaders accused Jesus before Pilate, the Roman Governor questioned Him and announced, “I find no fault in […]

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Promise Keepers

“Fully convinced that what [God] promised He was also able to do.” Romans 4:21 NKJV. A person of character will do as they say, whatever effort or sacrifice is required. My thoughts and comments today are about “promise keepers.” Advertisers and marketers make promises manufacturers don’t fulfill. Advertising notoriously leaves […]

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Barricades and Barriers

“Jesus said, ‘Take away the stone.’” John 11:39 NKJV “Obedience opens unforeseen possibilities.” My thoughts today are about “barricades and barriers.” Much of the time, people resign themselves to a life hindered by barricades and/or barriers. Barricades are things and ways with which you make it difficult for God and […]

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Minimum Daily Requirement

“They . . searched the Scriptures daily.” Acts 17:11 NKJV “The Bible is user-friendly, practical, and readily available at your fingertips.” My thoughts today are about “minimum daily requirement.” To better understand who you want to be and how you want to live, you need something to guide you. If […]

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Purifying Process

“God is like a refiner’s fire . . He will purify . . and refine them like gold.” Malachi 3:2-3 NIV “There are unprofitable indulgences that collect in your heart and mind as impurities.” My thoughts today are about a “purifying process.” The work of grace is life-long. Maybe that’s […]

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