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Sheltered by Positive Thoughts

  Working from home for my day job, I was assigned a few lessons in positive psychology. According to PositivePsychology.com:   “Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and influences in life, including: Positive experiences (like happiness, joy, inspiration, and … Continue reading

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Mind of Christ

“May the mind of Christ, my Savior,  live in me from day to day,  by his love and power controlling  all I do and say.” Kate Barclay Wilkinson, 1925   Mrs. Wilkinson, a member of the Church of England, was … Continue reading

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Change Your Mind

  Romans 12:2b (CEV) Let God change the way you think. If you’re willing, God is able.  

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A Godly Mindset

  Definition: mindset (per Merriam-Webster) 1. A mental attitude, inclination 2. A fixed state of mind   Philippians 2:5 (NIV) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. What would Jesus do? What would Jesus … Continue reading

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All Your Mind

  Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God with . . . all your mind.   “Mind.” Luke uses the Greek word dianoia—diá, from side to side, and noiéō, to use the mind. Considering both sides. Balanced thought.  Some … Continue reading

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Do You Mind?

  Do you?     Do you mind if I love folks on both sides of the political aisle? Do you mind if I’m passionate about projects that don’t matter to you? Do you mind if I’m not passionate about … Continue reading

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A Sheltered View of the Pandemic

I see the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of my own country. An recent update from World Challenge about Liberia shifted my sheltered perspective.   “. . . the country simply doesn’t have the means for a prolonged battle with … Continue reading

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Just

  Lord God, teach me to be just, not judgmental, helpful, not hurtful, right-thinking, not self-righteous.

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Just Right

  Psalm 89:13 (GNT) Your kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice.   Without a clear sense of right and wrong, there will never be true justice.

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Just Punishment

  “Punishment is justice for the unjust.” Augustine (354-430)     Augustine of Hippo (Saint Augustine to the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican traditions), was a bishop of the Christian Church in North Africa. His writings impacted theology and philosophy … Continue reading

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