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Good Words

“Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.” Frances Havergal, 1874 From the hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be” Sing to God, … Continue reading

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Good Words (Friday)

On the road, I decide to take my own Thursday challenge and bless God–that is, speak good words to God. But that’s pretty much my usual routine. I want my Thanksgiving blessings to be special. I resolve to go beyond the quick … Continue reading

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Good Words (Thursday)

  “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.” Doxology, Thomas Ken, 1674     Good words to God, from whom all good words flow. Your Thursday challenge: Speak good words to God; bless God!   For more thoughts on good words, check … Continue reading

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Good Words (Wednesday)

Many years ago, when my husband and I were houseparents at a facility for troubled teens, I got some wise advice: keep mental tallies of the positive and negative things said to each child daily, and make sure there are more … Continue reading

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Good Words (Tuesday)

Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.     The words “blessed” and “blessing” here come from the Greek eu–good, … Continue reading

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Good Words (Monday)

    What good words have fallen from your lips lately?   I told my spouse, “I love you.” I congratulated a young mother on her well-behaved children. I bought a sandwich for a homeless guy, wished him well. Hey, … Continue reading

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