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Thoughts by Men

God is Love

If God did not lovingly and tenderly correct us, none of us could survive before his awesome perfection. God is love!

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Thoughts by John Fischer

Only One You

God isn't messing around here. There are no accidents with our lives. Whatever we have received and experienced has shaped who we are, and because of that, we are qualified servants. There is truly…

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Thoughts by Mary Pinckney

The Walk of Faith

When we walk by faith, we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They walked the same walk before us. Many of them did not get to see the promises of God fulfilled…

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Thoughts by Julie Lairsey

He Makes Everything New

Heavenly Father, help me to expect new things this year, and daily renew my spirit by reading the Bible and praying. Thank you for giving me a new heart and helping me to gain…

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Thoughts by Terry Stead

Time

How often does our preoccupation with living make us forget that we are always in the presence of God? We try and cram more and more into each of our...

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Thoughts by Julie Lairsey

Walk Through the Fire

Through God’s unfailing love, endless mercy and compassion we can be victorious even when the smoke billows higher and higher.

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Thoughts by Gail Rodgers

A Circle Effect

Proverbs 4:23 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” There’s a cycle that happens in our lives as we choose to bring God into focus throughout our day.…

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Thoughts by Ashlea Massie

Suppressing the Holy Spirit

I realized I had been okaying sin to enter into my life instead of putting it all aside. “And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the…

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Thoughts by Debbie West

Transforming Power

My own power is inadequate to make the changes I want to see in my life. But the amazing power of the Spirit in me can transform me into someone who looks and acts…

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Thoughts by Jon Walker

Does God Know What You’re Going Through?

Does God Know What You’re Going Through? In order to get through what you’re going through, focus on who God is — his unchanging nature. Regardless of circumstances and how you feel, hang on…

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Thoughts by Charles Stanley

The Empowering Emotion of Joy

Being supernatural in nature, divine joy exists independently of our circumstances. Happiness, on the other hand, comes from external causes, is an earthly in character, and increases or decreases as events change.

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Thoughts by Gail Rodgers

Knowing Him Better

Father God, I thank you that You are willing and able to give me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that I may know you better right where I walk today. I ask…

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Thoughts by Terry Stead

Worrying

I don’t know about you, but the things that stress me out the most are often the little things. Things that, if you put them in the context of things you need to worry…

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Thoughts by Dr. Henry Brandt

Why is What I Say So Important?

How would you describe the way you talk? Are your words positive, constructive, comforting, supportive, and uplifting? Or are the words that come out of your mouth most often cutting, negative, and hurtful?

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Thoughts by Bill Bright

We Hear His Voice

I will ask the Holy Spirit to help me be more sensitive. Especially that I may be sensitive to what He would have me say to those around me who are in need of…

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Thoughts by Ashlea Massie

The Grass is Not Greener

We can experience discontentment at any stage in life. But the truth is that once we reach a new stage in life, there will always be challenges that arise that make us wish we…

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Thoughts by Men

Living Content

I find it hard to be contented about almost anything. My performance is not up to par. My weight isn't where it should be. My words were a little insensitive in the last conversation.

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Thoughts by Marilyn Ehle

What Will I Be Remembered For?

Thank you, Father, for loving me and for Your grace which accepts my too-small sacrifices, transforming them into offerings which glorify You. May I each day humbly offer myself to You so that the…

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Thoughts by John Grant

L.I.F.E.

Take your life’s talent, resources…… and give it all to Christ this coming year. Let me suggest the L.I.F.E acrostic: 1. LABOUR 2. INFLUENCE 3. FINANCE 4. EXPERTISE

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Thoughts by Charles Spurgeon

God Blesses You

All year round, every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us. He blesses us when we sleep, and when we wake His mercy is upon us. The sun may leave us a…

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Thoughts by Gail Davis

Are You Eager?

Lord, please show us Your way and prepare us for the task to which you call us. Help us to be willing to obey Your calling and step out in faith knowing you have…

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