Category Archives: Constructive Thought

God’s Hand on Mine

    Psalm 73:23 (NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.   God’s hand held mine on my first day of school and when I got my diploma. His hand was on mine … Continue reading

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God’s Hand

  Isaiah paints a beautiful picture of God’s hand:   Isaiah 40:12 (NIV) Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? My grandmother measured flour by the … Continue reading

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A Handful

  God arranged a divine appointment between Elijah and a poor widow. He asked her for a bit of bread.   1 Kings 17:12 (ERV) The woman answered, “I promise you, before the Lord your God, that I have nothing but a … Continue reading

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A Hand Out

I want to be like the noble woman of Proverbs 31.  Proverbs 31:20 (AMP) She opens and extends her hand to the poor, And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy. She reaches out with her hands and touches needy … Continue reading

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A Hand Up

Acts 3:6-7 (NIV) Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”  Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and … Continue reading

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Acts of [Your Name Here]

  Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.   God has good acts planned for us to do. … Continue reading

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Acts of Ordinary Folks

Acts of the Apostles … acts of ordinary folks: Saul (AKA Paul) had an impressive resume even before God got his attention on the road to Damascus. But the rest of the crew featured in the book of Acts, not … Continue reading

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Acts of the Holy Spirit

  The book of Acts starts with the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.   Acts 1:5 (NLT) “…  in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3-4 Then, what looked like flames or … Continue reading

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Acts of Luke

The book of Acts is worthy of study. It was written by a man named Luke, who also wrote the gospel bearing his name. Both were the result of Luke’s careful work.   Luke 1:3-4 (NLT) Having carefully investigated everything … Continue reading

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Look Up and See God

Psalm 19:1-2 (NLT) The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. Look up and see God. See Him in the sun, moon, … Continue reading

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