Category Archives: Constructive Thought

The Peace of Jesus

John 16:33 (NIV) I [Jesus] have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. In this world we have trouble … … Continue reading

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Perfect Peace

  Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.   When my mind is focused more on the news than on my God, peace is hard to find. … Continue reading

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Ambassador for Peace

2 Corinthians 5:20 (NASB) Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. Isaiah 9:6 … And the government will rest on His … Continue reading

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Live at Peace

I read the news, and I feel like peace is in short supply. Romans 12:18 (NIV)  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. As far as it depends on me. My … Continue reading

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The Best Backseat Driver

Isaiah 30:21 (GNT) If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear his voice behind you saying, “Here is the road. Follow it.”   The voice behind me — the Holy Spirit — best … Continue reading

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Rescue from the Potholes

Where I live, freezing, thawing, and the scrape of snowplows can leave a trail of potholes. They make for rough travel. I try my best to avoid them. I try to avoid spiritual potholes as well. When I fail, I … Continue reading

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Directions for the Trip

You may have heard this joke: Why did Moses wander in the desert for 40 years? Because he didn’t stop and ask for directions. Actually, Moses was following God’s directions. Me? Not so much. Proverbs 3:6 (GNT) Remember the Lord in everything … Continue reading

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Bright Headlights for My Trip

My night vision isn’t what it used to be. I was delighted to discover the headlights on our new car do a much better job of lighting my way. Yay for new technology!   Psalm 119:105 (MSG) By your words … Continue reading

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I’d Like a Map, Please

A new year brings me a new journal where I write down my goals and sketch out my plans to reach them. I try to map out my days, months and year. Back before GPS, when planning a trip, we’d … Continue reading

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Snow Worries

The noble woman of Proverbs isn’t worried. Proverbs 31:21 (NIV) When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. In the Old Testament, scarlet described thread woven into the Tabernacle and … Continue reading

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