Category Archives: Constructive Thought

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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Self-Righteous Child

  There’s a second son in the parable of the prodigal son. He seems stuck in the moment. No somber reflection, no change of heart.   Luke 15:28 (MSG) The older brother stomped off in an angry sulk and refused … Continue reading

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Repentant Child

  Luke 15:21 (NIV) The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” Jesus told the well-known parable of the prodigal son. This rebellious young … Continue reading

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Repent for Lent

Acts 3:19 (NIV) Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repent — metanoeó in Greek, from the words meta (after or beyond) and noeo … Continue reading

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Step up to the Throne

I imagine stepping up to Gods’ throne:         Praise. Repentance. Submission.     In humble submission, I kneel before the Lord, my Maker.   Good morning, Lord. I come to You with praise on my lips, repentance … Continue reading

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Lord God Almighty

In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading

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