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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
The Discipline of Healing
If you’ve had surgery, you’ve probably met up with the dreaded compression stockings. They’re hot, ugly and hard to put on. Punishing. But these nasty stockings improve circulation, reduce swelling and help prevent blood clots. They reduce risk. Still, I … Continue reading
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Tagged compression stockings, spiritual disciplines
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A Pain in the Hip
Psalm 12:4 (NIV) A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. A badly behaving spouse is like a bad hip. O Lord, I want to be a spouse … Continue reading
When a Body Part Doesn’t Work
For years, my hip hurt. Then it quit bearing its part of the load. My knees pitched in and carried the slack. They started hurting too. Fixed my hip –voila!–my knees felt better. It reminded me of this Biblical … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:14-26, hip surgery, spiritual gifts
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New Life for My Bones
Proverbs 3:7-8 (ESV) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Revere God and be good . . . it’ll give new life … Continue reading
Fix-It Break
I’m back! It wasn’t a vacation. It was a medical procedure to fix what ailed me, to replace my wonky hip. I feel better and I’m walking well, thanks be to God, the medical professionals and the wonders of modern … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:23, body-soul-spirit, hip surgery, modern medicine
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Praising in the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV) . . . no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the power behind our prayers of praise and worship. It is through God that we … Continue reading
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The Holy Spirit Is Praying
When our world crumbles, when things seem darkest, the best we can manage is a one-word prayer: God! It is enough. Romans 8:26 (NLV) We do not know how to pray or what we should pray for, but the … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, prayer, Romans 8:26
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Praying at All Times
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Pray “at all times.” No way! Good thing the Holy Spirit is here to help.
Praying in the Holy Spirit
The epistle of Jude is short (one chapter, 25 verses). In verse 20, Jude tells us to pray “in the Holy Spirit” (that’s how it’s worded in most English translations). What does that mean? Let’s look at the … Continue reading
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When God Says “Know”
Ephesians 3:19 (NIRV) And may you know his love, even though it can’t be known completely. Then you will be filled with everything God has for you. The better you know God, the better you know how to … Continue reading