Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Gentle Jesus

Jesus said: Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. When I think of the King of kings and Lord … Continue reading

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The Faithful Message

Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.   I heard, I believed.   Who has heard through me?   Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for the good … Continue reading

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God’s Faithfulness

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Oh, to be as faithful … Continue reading

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Heartfelt Faithfulness

  Proverbs 3:3 (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.   God’s faithfulness to me – His Word in my heart. My faithfulness to God – … Continue reading

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Faith-Full

  I want to be faithful — literally, full of faith. What is faith?   Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I can’t see faith, but … Continue reading

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Good Job

We all crave approval — most of all God’s approval. Matthew 25:21 (NIV) His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”   Jesus wrapped these words in a fictional story. But we all know the “master” in the story … Continue reading

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Good Fruit

James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.   Craving good fruit? Look in the right place.  It’s in the … Continue reading

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A Good Start

True goodness starts with God. The more careful attention I give to God and His Word, the more goodness I will absorb. In a spiritual sense, I am what I eat: take in more of God’s Word, be filled with … Continue reading

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Good as God

In English, good can describe all sorts of things: foods, experiences, weather, people. In the Bible, fruit-of-the-Spirit goodness is tied to the Greek word agathon, meaning inherently good, good by nature. We’ll start with Jesus’ response to the young man … Continue reading

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Kindness with Forgiveness

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.   Note to self: Sooner or later, someone will let me down. Be prepared to forgive. It’s the kind thing … Continue reading

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