Tag: lifestyle

The Joy of Generosity

”He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 NIV. Generosity blesses the recipient and enriches the giver. My thoughts and comments today are about “the joy of generosity.” Some years ago my friend, Harold, piqued my interest with these words, “What you make happen for others, God will […]

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Disciplines of the Spirit

“God’s discipline is always right and good for us.” Hebrews 12:11 NLT. A lack of discipline results in a comparable lack of accomplishment. My thoughts and comments today are about, “disciplines of the Spirit.” I still have much to learn, but I am grateful for the discipline I received from […]

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Wholehearted

“Enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well.”  Galatians 6:4 NLT. Wholehearted is the one acceptable standard for your relationship with God. My thoughts and comments today are about being “wholehearted.” Casual is not an attitude that breeds success. Like every father trying to motivate a teenager, my […]

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Make Room for People

“Elisha went to Shunem, where there was a notable woman.”  2 Kings 4:8 NKJV. What you make happen for others, God will make happen for you. My thoughts and comments today are to “make room for people.” Be careful; without realizing it, your life can become too small, or too […]

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Successfully Serving

“I depend on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.” Colossians 1:29 NLT. Serving is simply letting God touch a person’s life through your hands and heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “serving successfully.” Serving is no easy task. That may help explain why so few people ever […]

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