Posted in encouragement on Sep 13th, 2017
I love how words written nearly 2,000 years ago can still speak as potently as ever about the pattern for successful living and loving.
These words that the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian church can enliven your heart and relationships if you’ll put them into practice today as I will attempt to do:
“Be joyful. Grow […]
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Posted in unity on Aug 4th, 2017
From time to time, I encounter people whose hearts are burdened because their family members seem distant from each other or perhaps even at odds with one another.
My soul aches for them because I know how sweet it is when family members experience unity.
I was reminded of this contrast this morning while enjoying my […]
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Posted in peace on Jun 23rd, 2017
I’ve noticed in life that some people appearing to lack inner peace are the most prone toward trying to impress others.
It seems that they’ve embraced the fallacy that impressive or dramatic external actions are the key to unlocking the inner door to a restful heart.
But there’s a big problem with the lie that external merit […]
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Posted in love on Jun 16th, 2017
“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9)
Want a better marriage or parent-child relationship? Be more forgiving.
For our relationships, grace is a vitamin and a grudge is poison.
Proverbs 19:11 says we gain respect of others when we display with willingness to not retaliate for an offense.
Let’s do […]
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Posted in God's grace on Apr 19th, 2017
After a very hectic couple of years because of various life issues, I am resuming my weekday posting of the Morning Devotion. Please help me to revive the outreach of this 18-year ministry by sharing this with your family and friends whenever you believe the message will help them.
It’s so good that Jesus […]
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