Tag: obey

Listening Is More Than Hearing

Attentive listening prompts obedience   “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourself.” James 1:22 NKJV. My thoughts and comments today are that, “Listening is more than hearing.” My Dad expected obedience. With him, obedience was the norm. If I did not respond accordingly, he would kindly […]

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A Holy Endeavor

Your daily work can be a holy endeavor.  “Work with enthusiasm, as working for the Lord rather than people.” Ephesians 6:7 NLT My thoughts and comments are about, “A Holy Endeavor.” People often describe their job as, “work.” Your job should be work, requiring your best efforts and the bulk […]

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Matters Eternal and Essential

Simplifying options simplifies life. “Love your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” Matt 28:37 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about “matters eternal and essential.” Doing what you would rather do instead of doing what you should do is a waste of time. […]

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Complete and Equipped

“The Word of God . . is at work in you who believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13 NIV. In a world where few things work as promised, God’s Word works. My thoughts and comments today are about being, “complete and equipped.” It is sad when people have something irreplaceable yet regard […]

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The Will of God

“That you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12 NKJV. Lack of obedience impairs your ability to hear from God. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the will of God.” God’s will is not secondary to anything, but primary to everything. “[God] works […]

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