Category Archives: Constructive Thought

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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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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