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

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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

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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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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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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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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?  

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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. 

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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.

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God’s Eyes

God has his eyes on my words. That’s something to think about.

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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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