I had often enjoyed her friendly wave and cheerful smile; she was on cloud nine when working in the yard with her husband. Then one day a door wreath rustled in the wind; the love of her life was gone. I passed her house each morning and observed her becoming increasingly frail. This morning a […]
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He cares for those who trust in him. —Nahum 1:7 Have you ever put your life in the hands of a stranger? Ever boarded an airplane without knowing the pilot? Ever climbed into the back seat of a taxi without knowing the driver? Ever
He who holds his tongue is wise. —Proverbs 10:19 Have you been on the receiving end of cutting words? Put it behind you. Replaying cruel words over and over is a recipe for misery. It’s giving the culprit control of your time, your thoughts, your attitude, maybe
What kind of people ought you to be? —2 Peter 3:11 Is there an “ought” in your life that keeps needling you? Something you ought to do? Something you ought to stop doing? I ought to write that letter. I
Do not let your hearts be troubled. —John 14:1 We live in a world gone terribly wrong. Nothing new about that. In one of his final broadcasts the late Paul Harvey said, “It’s good in times like these to remember that there have always
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Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. —1 Corinthians 9:25 Striding to the stake in the Stadium of Smyrna, Polycarp prayed, “O God, make me a true athlete of Jesus Christ, to suffer and to conquer.” The New Testament compares the Christian to the athlete some 50 times. One
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life. —James 3:13 Lessons we have learned, are learning, or need to learn. Part 5 … Never too bad, never too old, never too late to change. Our job is not to see
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Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. —Proverbs 4:7 Lessons we have learned, are learning, or need to learn. Part 4 … I don’t determine the length of my life; only the use I make of it. I should
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Whoever heeds correction gains understanding. —Proverbs 15:32 Lessons we have learned, are learning, or need to learn. Part 3 … It requires no special talent to be miserable. Negative thoughts don’t produce positive results. Nothing can control my attitude
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Blessed is the man who finds wisdom. —Proverbs 3:13 Lessons we have learned, are learning, or need to learn. Part 2 … Those who do the most good usually make the least noise. If I expect to see rainbows I will have
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