Tag: Jesus

Truth or Opinion?

“But who do you say I am?”.” Matthew 16:15 NLT “’What is truth?’ is the preeminent question of life and eternity.” My thoughts today ask, “Truth or opinion?” What you believe, how you live, and ultimately who you become will be shaped by the opinions of others and what you […]

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The First and Best

“I will require your . . firstfruits and choicest of contributions.” Ezekiel 20:40 Amplified “What would otherwise be ordinary is sacred when your best is first dedicated to God.” My thoughts today are about the “first and best.” The most liberating thing you will ever do is the decision to […]

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Getting Life Right

“Good people live right.” Proverbs 20:7 CEV “Stuff cannot satisfy, and more stuff just doesn’t satisfy more!” My thoughts today are about “getting life right.” I think we often get important things upside down and backwards. The world’s model of greatness is one who exceeds others’ abilities and achievements – […]

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Easily Recognizable

“They recognized (Peter and John) as men who had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 NLT “Admiration nurtures inspiration for association resulting in imitation.” My thoughts today are about being “easily recognizable.” Sometimes you can recognize where a person comes from by their national accent or regional mannerisms. Occasionally you can […]

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Servant-leadership

“The leader should be like a servant.” Luke 22:26 NLT “This is Jesus’ model of leadership: lead by serving!” My thoughts today are about “servant-leadership.” My friend, Campbell, once said in his lyrical, Scottish brogue, “If you think you are a leader and you turn around only to find that […]

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