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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
The Four P’s of Resolving Conflict
Is there conflict? Is it over PREFERENCES? It’s not worth fighting over. Is it over PRIORITIES? Might be time to compromise. Is it over PRINCIPLES? Listen to each other carefully. Don’t jump to conclusions. The last P should also … Continue reading
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The Three F’s of Living in Unity
Today’s lesson comes from Paul’s powerful prayer: Ephesians 3:14-15, 19 I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to … Continue reading
The Two R’s of Getting Along
The week we’ll look at the ABC’s of getting along with others. Let’s start with R. Do you want to be right? Or would you rather be righteous? When you’re arguing that you’re right and the other … Continue reading
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Tagged Habakkuk 2:4, Right, righteous
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Breath of Ice
The breath of God — more than fire: Job 37:9-10 (MSG) When blizzards roar out of the north and freezing rain crusts the land. It’s God’s breath that forms the ice, it’s God’s breath that turns lakes and rivers solid. … Continue reading
Breath of Light
The breath of God at work: Psalm 33:6 (EXB) By the breath from his mouth, he made all ·the stars. It’s like birthday candles in reverse. God blew the stars to light!
Pure-Hearted
Matthew 5:8 (AMP) Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. Create in me a pure heart, Lord (Psalm 51:10), make me spiritually mature. … Continue reading
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Broken-Hearted
Our Great Physician changes stony hearts (yesterday’s post). He also repairs broken hearts. Psalm 147:3 (AMP) He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. Jesus: the cure for what ails us.
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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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