Category Archives: Constructive Thought

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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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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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

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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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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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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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Trading Spaces

  John 14:2 (NKJV) In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Mansions, rooms — moné in Greek, meaning dwellings or permanent residences. “The house itself … Continue reading

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Rooms Under Construction

  John 14:2 (ESV) In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? As I sleep, eat and clean in my rooms here … Continue reading

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Repentant People

  Daniel repented for his own actions and those of all God’s people hither and yon:   Daniel 9:4-5 (MEV) Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant and mercy to those who love Him, and to … Continue reading

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