Tag: Proverbs 4:23

A Personal and Spiritual Inventory

“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV. Be aware of the priorities and practices important to Christian life and faith. My thoughts and comments today are about a “personal and spiritual inventory.” While in college, I worked at a drug store tracking inventory, […]

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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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Feelings

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 NLT. Feelings are real but seldom reliable, neither to be ignored nor fully trusted. Do you ever consider how much everyday life is governed by emotions? There is a close link between what you think and […]

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Collectors of Clutter

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles.” Hebrews 12:1 NAS. To keep life orderly and purposeful, discernment and discrimination are important. My thoughts and comments today are about “collectors of clutter.” Clutter happens. Life should be simple but can become complicated; life should be rather basic […]

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The Power of Suggestion

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 TEV “The thoughts you allow determine the life you live.” My thoughts today are about “the power of suggestion.” In a few days, two football teams will play for the NFL Championship in Super Bowl XLVI […]

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