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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Hearing God’s Call
The story of Samuel comforts me. Like young Samuel, I’ve been known to miss God’s call. 1 Samuel 3:4-5 (ESV) Then the Lord called Samuel, and he said, “Here I am!” and ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, … Continue reading
God’s Calling
You’re probably familiar with this verse: Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. We tend to focus on the first half … Continue reading
Dream Room
I dreamed a realtor welcomed me into my new home. It was a beautiful room: A wall of wood-grained closet doors, hiding every bit of clutter Floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular mountain views A stone hearth housing a cozy … Continue reading
Dreaming of Bathrooms
I record highlights I remember from interesting dreams. For several years, I dreamed about bathrooms: outhouses off the beaten path, public restrooms, comfy bathrooms. I wrote in my journal, “What’s with the bathrooms, Lord?“ I realized those dreams represented my … Continue reading
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Unexpected Dreams
In my dreams, I often step through a door and into an unexpected room. Sometimes it is big and beautiful. Sometimes it is big and cluttered. Always big. Impossibly big. These dreams remind me that I don’t know it all. … Continue reading
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My Dream Home
Do you dream of houses? I do. I’ve learned that the houses in my dreams often reflect the state of my relationship with God. If my “dream house” is in desperate need of renovation, my soul needs some quality time … Continue reading
The When of Prayer
The Bible is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually. Pray. All. The. Time. Easier said than done.
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The Where of Prayer
Where to pray? Here, there, everywhere. Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV) Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, … Continue reading
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The What of Prayer
What to pray? Anything, everything. The what of prayer usually falls into one of these easy-to-remember categories: A – adoration (praise God) C – confession (be honest) T – thanksgiving (be grateful) S – supplication (ask) Philippians 4:6 (ESV) … Continue reading
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The Who, What, Where, When and How of Prayer
Later his week we’ll look at the four Ws of prayer. Today we’ll look at the how. Prayer is a conversation with God. We speak to God with our words. He speaks to us through His Word (the Bible). But … Continue reading
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