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Category Archives: Building character
Breath of Life
God breathed life into Adam. Genesis 2:7 (NLT) Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. God breaths the … Continue reading
Picture Prayers
Romans 8:27 (ERV) God already knows our deepest thoughts. God knows what I’m thinking. I don’t have to tell Him in words. I can tell Him in pictures. How do I do it? Sometimes the pictures I share with … Continue reading
Posted in Building character, Constructive Thought, Prayer Pictures
Tagged prayer, Prayer Pictures, Romans 8:27
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Simple Words to Live By
Ten simple rules: Exodus 20:3-17 (CEV) I am the LORD your God . . . Do not worship any god except me. Do not make idols . . . Do not misuse my name . . . … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 20:3-17, simple rules, Ten Commandments
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Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
“Two wrongs don’t make a right.” I heard that often as a child. It’s what my mother said every time I tried to blame my reaction on my brother’s action — every time I said, “He started it.” It … Continue reading
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Tagged right and wrong, Romans 14:10-12
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Seeds and Weeds
Jesus followed the parable of the sower with the parable of the weeds. Matthew 13:24-26 (NIV) The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 13:24-26, Parable of the Weeds, seeds
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Seeds and Me
Christ’s parable of the sower– It raises two questions: What kind of ground am I? Am I careful where I sow?
My Words
Teach me, O Lord, to watch my words. Teach me to ask, “What would Jesus say, text, type, think or treasure?” Teach me to do likewise.
Posted in Building character
Tagged Prayer Pictures, Psalm 19:14, thoughts, words
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Your Thoughts
Think this: Philippians 4:8 (ERV) Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected. Not this: What is rumored, skeevy, wrong, nasty, ugly and rude. Think positive.
God’s Eyes
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Tagged God's eyes, Psalm 19:16, thoughts, words
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The Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding
Wisdom and understanding set God’s people apart. Deuteronomy 4:5-6 (NIV) See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession … Continue reading
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Tagged Deuteronomy 4:5-6, Sevenfold Spirit, Spirit of wisdom and understanding
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