Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Step out in Peace

  Ephesians 6:15 (NLT) For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.   Are you all dressed up and ready to go? Don’t forget your best shoes. Isaiah 52:7 … Continue reading

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Live in Peace

  Romans 12:18 (NASB) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people.   It takes effort on everyone’s part to live in peace. Question is, am I a roadblock on the path to … Continue reading

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The Source of Hope

  Psalm 119:114 (NLT) You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.   Hope running low? Fill it up with the Word of God.   Good morning, Lord. When I’m discouraged, I tend to … Continue reading

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The Birth of Hope

  Matthew 1:21 (TLB) … you shall name him Jesus (meaning ‘Savior’), for he will save his people from their sins.   No Savior = no hope.  Christmas celebrates the birth of hope.   Good morning, Lord. You are the … Continue reading

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More Hope

  It’s Advent, the season of hope — hope fulfilled, hope in this moment and hope for what is yet to be seen.   Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as … Continue reading

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Who’s In Control?

Proverbs 25:28 (NIV) Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. If I’m not in control, who is? Who has broken through the boundaries of my life, making decisions for me?  1 Peter 5:8 … Continue reading

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Self-Control (or Lack Thereof)

  Here in the USA, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect time to ponder the last attribute in the fruit-of-the-Spirit list:   Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and … Continue reading

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Gentle, Me?

  Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Let your gentleness be evident to all …     Evident to all? I’m not sure my gentleness is evident even to me.    Good morning, Lord. Teach me to be gentle. I want others to … Continue reading

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Gentle Man

Paul, the outspoken man, was also a gentle man. 2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV) By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! … Continue reading

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Gentle Shepherd

Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. We sheep want our Shepherd to be tough on … Continue reading

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