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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Bless You!
“Ah . . . choo!” “Bless you!” What does that mean? Might be an automatic response. Means nothing. Some trace the tradition back to the Middle Ages, when a … Continue reading
The Circle of Blessing
Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. We bless God. God blesses us. The Hebrew word translated as “blessed” … Continue reading
Thoughtless Prayer
“You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you.” William Booth (1829-1912) Mindless words aren’t … Continue reading
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Thoughtful Prayer
“You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.” John Bunyan (1628-1688) “On every occasion of uneasiness, we should retire to prayer, that we may give place … Continue reading
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Tagged John Bunyan, John Wesley, Philippians 4:6, pray
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Thoughts on Prayer
“Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.” E.M. Bounds (1835-1913) “Prayer is not only asking, but … Continue reading
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Tagged E.M. Bounds, James 5:16, Oswald Chambers, prayer
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Thoughts and Prayers
This week, I plan to share a variety of thoughts about prayer — including a few of my own. “Beware in your prayers, above everything else, of limiting God . . . by fancying that you know … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Murray, Ephesians 1:18, Oswald Chambers
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The School of Prayer in the Spirit
In his book With Christ in the School of Prayer, Andrew Murray urges us to first seek the Spirit. “The Holy Spirit is the first of the Father’s gifts and the one He delights most in bestowing. … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Murray, pray in the Spirit, prayer, With Christ in the School of Prayer
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The Right Justice
Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the Lord detests them both. In God’s eyes, there’s no “lesser of two evils.” If it’s not right, it’s not justice.
The Opposite of Justice
Justice and mercy are not opposites. Favoritism is the opposite of justice. Favoritism pretends there was no harm. And that’s wrong. James 2:9 (AMP) But if you show partiality [prejudice, favoritism], you are committing sin and are convicted … Continue reading
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Impartial Justice
Leviticus 19:15 (ESV) You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. I’ve got my call for jury duty. I may … Continue reading
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