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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Good Work
The Apostle Peter said this about Jesus: Acts 10:38 (NIRV) You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went around doing good. The same Spirit and power lives in … Continue reading
Know God (not “No, God”)
The better you know God, the easier it is to say yes when He calls. Take Isaiah, for example: Isaiah 6:1, 8 (NLT) It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was … Continue reading
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God’s Calling, No Excuses
When God calls, do you offer excuses? I do. Don’t know how Ain’t got no time for that Somebody else would be better I’m in good company: Moses – I’m not very good with words (Exodus 4:10 – … Continue reading
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Just Say Yes
Do you remember the story of Peter and Cornelius? You can read about in the book of Acts, chapter 10. God used a vision to get Peter’s attention. Three times a sheet filled with forbidden food came down from heaven. … Continue reading
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God Is Calling
Our Sunday sermon, “Honoring God’s Call,” was taken from the book of Jeremiah. It got me thinking: What should I say when God calls? Jeremiah 1:5 (ERV) Before I made you in your mother’s womb, I knew you. … Continue reading
Students, Studies and Prayer
I memorized this verse when I was a college student (back then, it was the King James Version): 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading
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Back-to-School Prayer
I’m back! Family fun time is a sweet memory. I’ll soon be back to work. I work part-time with special-needs students. My thoughts and prayers wander back to the classroom. The Bible offers this memorable prayer for Jerusalem, and … Continue reading
Praise the Lord!
Praise. Per Merriam-Webster. “the attribution of perfections.” “Perfections.” Plural. Hebrews 13:15 (NASB) Let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God. “Continually.” All the time. Perfect in every way, every day.
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God Bless
God told Moses, “This is how I want you to bless my people.” Deuteronomy 6:24-26 (AMP) The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]; The Lord make His face shine upon you[with favor], … Continue reading
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Bless God
Psalm 66:8-9 (ESV) Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. Pray with me: Here I stand, Lord, alive and grateful. … Continue reading