Tag Archives: Psalm 19:14

Ignoring My Body

  I recently read this article by Bob Brody in which he thanks his body for its faithful service and apologizes that he hasn’t treated it better. I could do likewise.   I’m quick to complain, slow with the gratitude. … Continue reading

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Maximize Excellence

Two little symbols at the top of my screen — a straight line and a square box — I use them all the time. Hit the maximize box and an image fills my screen. Click the minimize line and it … Continue reading

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Morning Prayer: Peacemaker

Good morning, Lord. Advent begins, and we celebrate the Prince of Peace. Teach me to be a peacemaker, O God. May I speak words of encouragement, not criticism; good, not evil; truth, not lies; praise, not gossip; reconciliation, not division. … Continue reading

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Sketched Prayers

I draw some of my prayers. They’re simple line sketches, something I could squeeze into the margins of my Bible. It need not be perfect — God knows what I mean.  

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My Words

Teach me, O Lord, to watch my words. Teach me to ask, “What would Jesus say, text, type, think or treasure?” Teach me to do likewise. 

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Unacceptable Thoughts

Let’s look at another part of yesterday’s verse: Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May . . . my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord.   I think I know what others are thinking. I pass judgment based on my thoughts about … Continue reading

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Unacceptable Words

All too often, I hear words that bother me. Words that would have been unacceptable in by-gone years.  What words bother you?   Swear words Nasty names Insults It feels like an out-of-control playground, with no adult supervision. Problem is, … Continue reading

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Telling the Truth

  Politicians all seem to say their opponent is lying. It becomes a circle of lies: “The other guy is lying when he says I’m lying.”     Don’t get caught up in the storm. If you’re not sure it’s … Continue reading

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Where’s Discipline

  The easy discipline rests on actions you see. The hard discipline rests on what you don’t see.   Day 26 – Disciplined thoughts, there’s the real challenge.   Psalm 19:14 (VOICE) May . . . the musings of my … Continue reading

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Just Thoughts

  Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!   Not only my words and deeds, Lord, but my thoughts– May they be just in your sight.

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