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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Would I Be Forgiven?
Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” This is forgiveness, then and now. For you and me. Good morning, Lord. Forgive me my willful sins, my unintended sins, … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, Luke 23:34, mercy and grace
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Would I Follow the Crowd?
A crowd played an important role in the crucifixion. Mark 15:12-14 (NIV) “What shall I do, then, with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Pilate asked them. “Crucify him!” they shouted. “Why? What crime has … Continue reading
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Tagged follow the crowd, James 1:19, Mark 15:12-14, Psalm 19:14
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Would I Deny Jesus?
Peter, a faithful disciple of Christ, went wobbly in the face of danger. Matthew 26:71-72 (ESV) … another servant girl saw him [Peter], and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he … Continue reading
Would I Mock Jesus?
Even as He hung on the cross, folks mocked Jesus. Luke 23:35 (NLT) The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” I’d like … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Luke 23:35, mocking God, trust God's plan
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A Big Fat Thank-You
It’s Fat Tuesday, a time set aside for over-indulgence. If I have the time, money and opportunity to over-indulge, I owe God a big fat thank-you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Give thanks in all circumstances … “All circumstances” covers Fat … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Fat Tuesday, gratitude, Psalm 16:6
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True Love Does No Harm
The long Valentine’s weekend inspired today’s constructive thought. True love isn’t measured in one day or even one weekend. Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She [the noble wife] brings him [her husband] good, not harm, all the days of her … Continue reading
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Tagged do no harm, good not harm, Proverbs 31:12, Valentine's Day
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Thawed Hearts
1 Peter 4:12-13 (NIV) Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 4:12-13, fiery trials, James 1:2, thawed heart
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Melting Hearts
Ezekiel 36:26 (ISV) I’m going to give you a new heart, and I’m going to give you a new spirit within all of your deepest parts. I’ll remove that rock-hard heart of yours and replace it with one that’s sensitive to … Continue reading
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Tagged Ezekiel 36:26, hard heart, melting heart
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Frozen Hearts
I drove to church Sunday on pavement edged with frozen snowbanks. This verse came to mind. Matthew 24:12 (NIV) Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. Reading the news is like walking a … Continue reading
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Tagged cold heart, cold love, Matthew 24:12
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Sacred Shelter
Psalm 27:5 (NIV) For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent … God’s sacred tabernacle, the heavenly House of the Lord — it’s my … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazing Grace, God's tabernacle, John Newton, Psalm 27:5, sacred shelter
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