Tag: James 4:17

Serendipities

“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all.”  Galatians 6:10 NKJV. When you do good to others, God-given serendipities abound. My thoughts and comments today are about “serendipities.” When I was in school, an assignment was to read a small book, “The Three Princes of Serendip.” (Elizabeth Jamison […]

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Inner Conflict

“The war . . lasted a long time.” 2 Samuel 3:1 NIV A heart with incompatible loyalties creates inescapable inner turmoil. My thoughts and comments today are about “inner conflict.” Interpersonal conflict is disconcerting; intrapersonal conflict is even more distressing. You face an intrapersonal conflict every day, sometimes subtle, more […]

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Good Is Intentional

“God anointed Jesus . . who went about doing good and healing.”Acts 10:38 NKJV. One healing touch can disrupt a continuing cycle of hurts. Every person possesses the power to choose how they will live. Some people just never get around to choosing or don’t realize they should. Many people […]

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Spending and Investing

“I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” 2 Corinthians 12:15 NKJV Prize life only as invested meaningfully in service to God and others. My thoughts and comments today are about “spending and investing.” There are a few people who would not give a moment of their […]

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Benign Neglect

“Ears that hear and eyes that see – the Lord has made them both.” Proverbs 20:12 NIV Benign neglect in matters of spiritual life can be costly to the soul. My thoughts and comments today are about “benign neglect.” You interact with your world through your five senses, especially what […]

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