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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Doubting Hearts
Back in Jerusalem, the resurrected Jesus suddenly joined a gathering of His disciples. They thought He was a ghost. Luke 24:38 (ESV) And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? … Continue reading
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Tagged confusion, doubting hearts, doubts, Luke 24:38
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Burning Hearts
The hearts of the unnamed believers who walked the road to Emmaus with the resurrected Jesus quickly changed from slow to burning. Luke 24:32 (ESV) They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, burning hearts, God's Word, Luke 24:32, Scripture
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Slow Hearts
When Jesus joined the folks walking to Emmaus after the resurrection, they didn’t recognize Him. He, however, knew them better than they knew themselves. They were so wrapped up in recent details they’d missed the big picture. Luke 24:25 (ESV) … Continue reading
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Protected Hearts and Minds
Philippians 4:7 MEV And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will protect your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. God knows our feelings and thoughts. Through Christ, our hearts and minds are protected from harm. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, God's Word, heart, mind, Philippians 4:7
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Dark Night of the Soul
Sometimes, even the most faithful believers hit a spiritual crisis. St. John of the Cross called it the Dark Night of the Soul, a separation from the Light of our world. The psalmist described it. Psalm 13:1-2 (NIV) … Continue reading
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Tagged Dark Night of the Soul, Psalm 13:1, spiritual desert
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Light Up the World
Matthew 5:16 (MSG) Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. Reflect God’s light like a prism! Change the world. Good morning, Lord. Right now, I’m feeling sluggish. I’d … Continue reading
Spiritually SAD
SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a very real problem for some people. Their depression is related to the length of daylight and our biological clocks. Spiritual sadness is also a real problem. Luke 11:34 (AMP) The eye is the lamp … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 11:34, SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, spiritual sadness
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Unchanging God
This week we’ve looked at changing seasons, consistent blessings, repeated requests and confessions. It all happens under the watch of an unchanging God. James 1:17 (GW) … Father who made the sun, moon, and stars … doesn’t change like … Continue reading
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I’m Sorry … Again
I confess my sin, I repent for my wrongdoing. Then I sin again. And repent again. In this, I’m a bit like the Apostle Paul. Romans 7:15 (NLT) I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what … Continue reading
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Tagged confess, repeat, repent, Romans 7:15
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Persistent Prayer
Colossians 4:2 (GNT) Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. Day after day, my prayers seem much the same. But God never seems to tire of my words … thanks be to … Continue reading