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Divine Intelligence

  God’s thoughts are higher than my thoughts.     1 Corinthians 2:9-10a (ESV) But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”— … Continue reading

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A Living Legacy of Blessings

Leave a trail of blessings:  Hebrews 13:16 (MSG) Don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship—a different kind of “sacrifice”—that … Continue reading

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Ready to Tell the Story

  1 Peter 3:15 (TLB) If anybody asks why you believe as you do, be ready to tell him, and do it in a gentle and respectful way.   “Be ready” to tell others what God has done for you. Don’t … Continue reading

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What Work?

Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands.   “Establish” our work: aim appoint confirm direct form make ready ordain … Continue reading

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Christ in Others

Christ in me — this I know. Christ in others — this I pray. Put names to these circles and ask God to make it so.

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Imagine the Sanctuary

Imagine. And make it your prayer. Now, look carefully at your imaginary picture. Where are you?

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Leave the Weeds

My favorite preacher, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, offered this take on the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds: There are times to yank out the weeds, and there are times to leave them be — times when we should do … Continue reading

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Our Words

Words have power.    Proverbs 12:18 (CEV) Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.     Our words have the power to hurt or the power to heal. Let’s use our words wisely.

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Grant Me the Spirit of the Lord

Here’s a timeless prayer for the touch of the Spirit. The Isaiah 11 passage has inspired prayer throughout the ages. It should inspire us too.

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Blessed Justice and Righteousness

God calls us to act justly and live righteously. Where do you fall on the justice and righteousness scale? As for me, I fall a bit short. OK, maybe a lot short. I’m a just and righteous work-in-progress.

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