Category Archives: Constructive Thought

The Way of Wisdom

Proverbs 4:11-12 (ESV) I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble. God’s wisdom moves me … Continue reading

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Finding the Way

  I like to think I do the right things, the right way. But all too often, I am wrong. There’s only one right way.   John 14:6 (NIV) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to … Continue reading

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Like a Consuming Fire

  We’ve seen the photos — the flames, the destruction. The consuming wildfires.   Exodus 24:15-17 (NIV) When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai … To the Israelites the glory of … Continue reading

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Still Winds

A California reader reminded me that a torrential downfall could create dangerous mudslides and add to the damage. I don’t want to pray for greater destruction. Our God is the strong power behind both wind and water. Mark 4:39 (NIV) … Continue reading

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Dry Timber, Streams of Water

  Psalm 46:4 (MEV) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High.   Imagine a steady rain falling on Los Angeles — soaking the dry timber, putting an … Continue reading

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Let Us Pray

  News of the California fires catches my attention. My first thought: Lord, send rain. Good start. 1 Timothy 2:1 (AMP) First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered … Continue reading

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Still Water

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-2 (ESV) I find a hot shower invigorating. For restoring my body, nothing beats a long … Continue reading

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Still Whisper

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart …, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 1After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading

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Still Know

  We live in a noisy, chaotic world. It’s easy to lose sight of God, to doubt His existence. Stop! Look and listen. His creation reveals His glory. His power is still at work. He still speaks to our souls.  … Continue reading

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Resolution: Redo

  Every day is a fresh start, an opportunity for a do-over.   Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an … Continue reading

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