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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Forgiven and Forgiving
Matthew 6:12 (NLV) Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Picture the cross: Forgive us our sins is the upright beam, representing our relationship with God. As we forgive is the crossbeam, representing … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, forgiven, forgiving, Matthew 6:12
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Guilt and Shame Meet Mercy and Grace
These parallel thoughts meet at the cross: Guilt: I have done something bad, committed an offence. Shame: I am a bad person, unworthy and unlovable. Mercy: God is not giving me the punishment I do deserve. Grace: God … Continue reading
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Tagged guilt and shame, Hebrews 12:2, mercy and grace
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Intersection of Sin and Salvation
John 3:17 (EASY) God did not send his Son into the world because he wanted to punish people. He sent his Son to save the people in the world from punishment. Calvary’s cross — the intersection of sin and salvation. … Continue reading
The Reason for the Right Road
This is the reason for this Lenten season: Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Matthew 20:17-19, Resurrection, the right road
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Tears on the Right Road
Luke 19: 41-42 (NIV) As he [Jesus] approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus wept, Luke 19:41-42, the right road
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Joy on the Right Road
Luke 19:37-38 (NIV) When he [Jesus] came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed … Continue reading
A Stumbling Block on the Right Road
Jesus told His disciples He was going to Jerusalem to die. Matthew 16:22-23 (NIV) Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Jesus turned and said to … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 16:22-23, stumbling block, the right road
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Setting Out on the Right Road
Luke 9:51 (NIV) As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. Resolutely — not reluctantly. Not looking for detours or a way out. He didn’t drag His feet, procrastinate or … Continue reading
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The Best Place to Be
They say real estate is all about location, location, location. Psalm 23:6 (NLT) I will live in the house of the Lord forever. My permanent address is the house of the Lord … no better location! Good morning, … Continue reading
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Tagged House of the Lord, John 3:16, Psalm 23:6
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Forever Home
Psalm 27:4 (NIV) One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his … Continue reading
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Tagged forever home, hope of heaven, House of the Lord, Psalm 27:4
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