Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Pray the Day Of

It’s election day. Step into the voting booth. Look carefully at each name.   And pray. For everyone. Not just the ones you’re voting for.   1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. … Continue reading

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Pray the Day Before

  Tuesday is our US election day.     1 Timothy 2:2 (TPT) And pray for every political leader and representative. Now is the day to pray for the political leaders currently in office.  Now is the day to pray … Continue reading

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Changing Seasons

    The prophet Daniel spoke of changing seasons.   Daniel 2:20-22 (NIV) Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He … Continue reading

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Earthly Seasons

  We draw time zones on our maps. We mark the changing seasons on our calendars.   The psalmist gives credit where it’s due.   Psalm 74:16-17 (NIV) The day is yours, and yours also the night; you established the sun … Continue reading

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Heavenly Seasons

  The last book of the Bible offers an intriguing peek into the heavenly realm.     Revelation 22:2 (NIV) On each side of the river stood the tree of life,  bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every … Continue reading

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Simple Words to Guide Our Choices

Jesus said, John 13:34 (NIV) “A new command I give you: Love one another.”   “Love one another.” Three simple words that change everything.

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Famous Simple Words

  Some of Jesus’ simplest phrases have become part of our culture. People who don’t know and believe in Him use them.   From the Sermon on the Mount: “Turn the other cheek”  (Matthew 5:39) “Go the extra mile” (Matthew … Continue reading

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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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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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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

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