Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Dry Timber, Streams of Water

  Psalm 46:4 (MEV) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High.   Imagine a steady rain falling on Los Angeles — soaking the dry timber, putting an … Continue reading

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Let Us Pray

  News of the California fires catches my attention. My first thought: Lord, send rain. Good start. 1 Timothy 2:1 (AMP) First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered … Continue reading

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Still Water

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-2 (ESV) I find a hot shower invigorating. For restoring my body, nothing beats a long … Continue reading

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Still Whisper

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart …, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 1After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the … Continue reading

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Still Know

  We live in a noisy, chaotic world. It’s easy to lose sight of God, to doubt His existence. Stop! Look and listen. His creation reveals His glory. His power is still at work. He still speaks to our souls.  … Continue reading

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Resolution: Redo

  Every day is a fresh start, an opportunity for a do-over.   Lamentations 3:21-23 (ESV) But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an … Continue reading

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Resolution: Renew

  I can’t deny it. I’m getting old. My body aches and my joints creak. Somedays I feel it more than others. 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV) So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our … Continue reading

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Resolution: Remember

  Psalm 103:2 (NIV) Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.     Good morning, Lord. I forget to be grateful, forgive me. Open my eyes to the many blessings You poured out on me this year: good … Continue reading

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Resolutions for 2025

This week, we cross the threshold to a new year. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, we will live up to our resolutions as well as Barnabas and the believers in Antioch did.   Acts 11:23 (EXB) Barnabas … Continue reading

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Count It as Joy

Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading

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