Category Archives: Constructive Thought

Gentle, Me?

  Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Let your gentleness be evident to all …     Evident to all? I’m not sure my gentleness is evident even to me.    Good morning, Lord. Teach me to be gentle. I want others to … Continue reading

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Gentle Man

Paul, the outspoken man, was also a gentle man. 2 Corinthians 10:1 (NIV) By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! … Continue reading

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Gentle Shepherd

Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. We sheep want our Shepherd to be tough on … Continue reading

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Gentle Jesus

Jesus said: Matthew 11:29 (NIV) Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. When I think of the King of kings and Lord … Continue reading

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The Faithful Message

Romans 10:17 (NIV) Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.   I heard, I believed.   Who has heard through me?   Good morning, Lord. I am grateful for the good … Continue reading

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God’s Faithfulness

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Oh, to be as faithful … Continue reading

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Heartfelt Faithfulness

  Proverbs 3:3 (NIV) Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.   God’s faithfulness to me – His Word in my heart. My faithfulness to God – … Continue reading

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Faith-Full

  I want to be faithful — literally, full of faith. What is faith?   Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I can’t see faith, but … Continue reading

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Good Job

We all crave approval — most of all God’s approval. Matthew 25:21 (NIV) His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”   Jesus wrapped these words in a fictional story. But we all know the “master” in the story … Continue reading

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Good Fruit

James 3:17 (NIV) But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.   Craving good fruit? Look in the right place.  It’s in the … Continue reading

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