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Morning Devotion: Gentle words

The next time somebody irritates you, please remember these words:
“Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:4)
One approach builds influence.
The other builds walls.
Let’s build wisely, my friend.
Let’s build bridges over troubled water, one gentle word at a time.
As always, I love you
Martin

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Nobody likes receiving the punishment he or she deserves.
It’s so much better when our careless outburst at work or reckless, ticketed behavior behind the wheel is met with mercy, not retribution.
We’ve all done things deserving of costly consequences. And sometimes, we’ve paid that price.
But we’ve also done things that should have prompted the sting […]

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Morning Devotion: A litmus test for faith

You perhaps recall those days in beginning chemistry class when the teacher handed out little strips of colored paper and told you to stick the tips in various liquids on the desk in front of you.
Depending on the liquid tested, the strip turned different colors. Those strips of litmus paper were short-cut indicators of […]

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If you want to know how much God desires intimacy with those He loves, make sure to read Isaiah 62:1-5.
It’s SO deeply moving.
The passage is filled with passion.
God is, in effect, a pair of open arms yearning to embrace and restore and celebrate a reunion with the love of His life.
Please read the passage now […]

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There’s a very interesting verse in today’s Bible reading.
“Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.” (Proverbs 14:4)
Hmmmmm………..
I’ve seen a lot of cute babies over the years.
The smiles are adorable.
The giggles are infectious.
The hug-prompting power is immense.
But I’ve never seen […]

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