Tag Archives: Gratitude

A Kind & Grateful Endeavor

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT) I am always encouraged and surprised when … Continue reading

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Spiritual Gifts Do Not Come With a Gift Receipt

Are we all apostles? Are we all prophets? Are we all teachers? Do we all have the power to do miracles? Do we all have the gift of healing? Do we all have the ability to speak in unknown languages? … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 23

…he leads me beside quiet waters…. Psalm 23:2b (NIV) My friends and family know that life has been a little bit of crazy for Wendy and me this summer. Nothing bad, mind you. Thank God, we are well and the … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 18

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!     His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 18:1 & 29 (NLT) Wendy and I found ourselves in conversation yesterday about our blessings. We were discussing a person whose Facebook posts seem endlessly full … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Psalm 3

I lay down and slept,          yet I woke up in safety,          for the Lord was watching over me.  I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies          who surround me on every side. Psalm 3:5-6 (NLT) … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Proverbs 19

If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD—       and he will repay you! Proverbs 19:17 (NLT) A month or so ago Wendy made an off-hand comment in the midst of a conversation. I can’t remember what we … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day 1 Thessalonians 5

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) There is something about things that come in threes. When something bad happens, you’ll … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Deuteronomy 26

“And today God has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure….” Deuteronomy 26:18a (MSG) When I teach customer service skills to my clients, one of the skills I talk about is the importance of using the customer’s name in your … Continue reading

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Day 23: Something You Always Say “What if…” About

30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 23: Something you always say “What if…” about. What if I’d been born in a different part of the world, in a different time of history, in a different culture? What would my life be like? … Continue reading

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Chapter-a-Day Numbers 3

God spoke to Moses. He said, “Bring forward the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron so they can help him. They shall work for him and the whole congregation at the Tent of Meeting by doing the work … Continue reading

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