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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Wrongs Aren’t Right
You’ve heard about the “lesser of two evils.” God may not see it that way. Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both. We sometimes choose the “lesser evil.” Which doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Lesser of two evile, Proverbs 17:15
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Columbus Was Right — and Wrong
Today is the day we Americans remember how Columbus “discovered” our land. I offer a couple thoughts: Columbus was partly right — the world is round. Columbus was partly wrong — he didn’t find a new route to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 13:12, America, Columbus
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A Big, Broad Blessing
At a recent wedding reception I attended, the pastor offered what seemed to be a standard blessing: “Thank You for this food, and bless the hands that prepared it . . . ” Her next words were far from standard: … Continue reading
A Long Legacy of Blessing
Remember this from the Ten Commandments: Exodus 20:5-6 (NIV) I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of … Continue reading
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Tagged Exodus 20:5-6, legacy, sins of the parents
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Our Legacy
I’m back from a family reunion. We didn’t use last week’s word, inheritance, but the concept kept coming up. We talked about our grandparents, aunts and uncles and their good (or not-so-good) genetic, emotional and spiritual legacies. Which brings us … Continue reading
Our Grand Inheritance
What have you inherited from your parents and grandparents? Property, money, family treasures? Give this some thought. Romans 8:16-17 (NIV) The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs— … Continue reading
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God’s Written My Story
God wrote my story long before I was born. Psalm 139:16 (GNT) The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book, before any of them ever began. All new to me, it’s a done … Continue reading
God Tells the Story
God tells the story in many ways. Psalm 19 explains: Psalm 19:1-2, 7,9 (NIV) The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, God's story, God's Word, His Story, Psalm 19
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Spiritual Thoughts
This week’s topic is inspired by Warren Wiersbe’s book, Prayer 101: Experiencing the Heart of God. In chapter 20, he asks, “For what am I praying?” What about you? For what are you praying? Dr. Wiersbe points us … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesians 3, Prayer 101, Warren Wiersbe
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Night Light
Psalm 139:12 (NIV) Even the darkness will not be dark to you [God]; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. Think about it — God is never ever in the dark.