Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Autumn’s Transformation

Autumn is a season of transformation. I focus on green leaves transformed into glorious colors. But in the life of a tree, it’s a minor and repeated change. The big transformation is the slow change from a small seed to … Continue reading

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Autumn’s Testimony

  Autumn testifies to God’s good and glorious plan.   Genesis 8:22 (NIV) As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease. For my whole life, autumn has … Continue reading

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Autumn Sings

  I’m a four-season gal. My soul is grounded in transition from winter to spring to summer to fall. But autumn is my favorite. I love the changing colors, the crisp air and the crackle of dry leaves. Psalm 96:1, … Continue reading

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Go: Shine and Speak

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)  Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Is God calling you to shine and speak on His behalf? Are … Continue reading

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Speak Up

  Speak up for the sake of the kingdom.    Colossians 3:16 (NLT) Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and exhorting one another …   Good morning, Lord. I’m grateful for Your Word dwelling in me. … Continue reading

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The Right Light

  Ephesians 5:8-9 (NLT) … So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true.   Your light is God’s light — His good, right and true light. Let it shine! … Continue reading

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Shine and Speak

Last week, we focused on seeing and hearing God ourselves. This week we’ll consider how others see and hear God through us.   Matthew 5:16 (NIV) … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds … Continue reading

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Rebellious Ears

Ezekiel 12:1-2 (NIV) The word of the Lord came to me:  “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a … Continue reading

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Blind Sight

  John’s gospel applied words from an Old Testament prophet to the people of Jesus’ day. Certainly, these words apply to us too.   John 12:30 (NIV) He has blinded their eyes and hardened their hearts, so they can neither … Continue reading

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Sight and Sound

  Proverbs 20:12 (AMPC) The hearing ear and the seeing eye— the Lord has made both of them.   Sight and sound — gifts from God.   Good morning, Lord. Thank You for my eyes that see and my ears … Continue reading

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