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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Stone-Hearted
Stone-hearted? In need of a heart transplant? Ezekiel 36:26-27 (VOICE) I will plant a new heart and new spirit inside of you. I will take out your stubborn, stony heart and give you a willing, tender heart of flesh. And I will … Continue reading
Whole-Hearted
Want to know God better, to be more like Jesus? Jeremiah 29:13 (EXB) You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me. Put your heart in it!
Christ-Minded
1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. Like-minded with God. Wow! Lord God, teach me to think like … Continue reading
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Single-Minded
Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God . . . with all your mind. Single-minded love for God — good for you!
Double-Minded
Have you ever asked God for something and then made a back-up plan in case God didn’t come through? I have, more often than I care to say. James had something to say about it. James 1:6-8 (NIV) But … Continue reading
Sober-Minded
2 Timothy 4:5 (EXB) But you should control yourself [be sober-minded] at all times. Sober-minded (néphó in the Greek) means free from intoxicating influences. Let’s think beyond alcohol or drugs. Ponder this from HELPS Word-studies (https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm): “free from … Continue reading
Like-Minded
This week, my pastor’s message was on unity in the church. The Apostle Peter would agree. 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV) Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Sympathetic, not indifferent. … Continue reading
The Spirit’s Power in Me
In Jesus Christ’s own words: John 20:22 (NLT) Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” The breath of God = POWER. Breathe on … Continue reading
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The Father’s Wisdom in Me
Psalm 19:7-8 9 (NLT) The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, … Continue reading
Trust in the Lord
My posts this week lay out a process: Know the Lord Listen to the Lord Inquire of the Lord Trust in the Lord Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your … Continue reading
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