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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
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
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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Tagged changing seasons, Revelation 22:2
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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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Tagged John 13:34, simple words
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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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Tagged extra mile, Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-41, Matthew 5:41, Matthey 5:39, other cheek, short and simple
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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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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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Tagged inheritance, Romans 8:15-17
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