Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Thanks for the Memories

  Philippians 1:3 (CEV) Every time I think of you, I thank my God.   Who comes to mind? Thank God!

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Thanks for Our Here and Now

Acts 17:26 (ESV) And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.   It’s no accident we live in … Continue reading

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When Good Becomes Harm

  Good intentions aren’t enough. Sometimes the good turns into harm.      Proverbs 14:12 (MSG) There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good … Continue reading

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Good from Harm

  Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery. That’s bad. Joseph forgave his brothers. That’s good.   Genesis 50:20 (MSG) Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good. Take a long look … Continue reading

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Good, Not Harm

  Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.   Context matters. This verse comes in the context of Proverbs 31’s Wife of Nobel Character. She brings her husband good, not harm all … Continue reading

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Give Freely

  Matthew 10:8 (NIV) Freely you have received; freely give.   Lord God, You have given me more than I remember, more than I need, more than I can hope for. Everything I call “mine” came from Your hands. Forgive … Continue reading

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Give Cheerfully

  2 Corinthians 9:7 (GNT) You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly.    If you can’t give it cheerfully, it’s … Continue reading

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Give Happiness

  I finished packing two Operation Christmas Child boxes. It wasn’t hard.     I picked out the items over the past few weeks. The check to cover the shipping won’t stress our bank account. A gift that requires so … Continue reading

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Pray for the Days to Come

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  … Continue reading

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Pray the Day After

  The day after — no gloating, no whining.     Lord God, clothe the winners with gratitude and humility. Clothe the losers with grace and goodwill.

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