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Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures.” Psalm 16:11 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Your circumstances should not determine your attitude” People often make the mistakeContinue reading “Your circumstances should not determine your attitude”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit.” 2 Kings 2:9 (NIV) Our thought for today; “You can be both bold and gracious” The Old Testament prophet Elisha is an interesting study in contrast between great boldness and gentleContinue reading “You can be both bold and gracious”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even if others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “I have had enough! Lord, take my life, for I’m no better than my fathers.” 1 Kings 19:4 (CSB) Our thought for today: “How about a little humble pie?” In some respects, the scene recorded in 1 Kings 19:4 isContinue reading “How about a little humble pie?”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even if others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “He gives strength to the faint and strengthens the powerless. Youths may become faint and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wingsContinue reading “The Lord will strengthen you”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Unconditional loveContinue reading “Unconditional love and abounding grace”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even if others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (CSB) Our thought for today: “It’s better to show grace thanContinue reading “It’s better to show grace than to explain it”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “A good person produces good out of the good stored up in his heart. An evil person produces evil out of the evil stored up in his heart, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”Continue reading “Your mouth is a window into your heart”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even if others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another.” Colossians 3:12-13 (CSB) Our thought for today:Continue reading “Put up with each other graciously”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (NASB) Our thought for today: “Grace is often one-sided” Grace is a demonstration of love that isContinue reading “Grace is often one-sided”

Good morning, everyone, Our theme for this month: “Be gracious, even when others aren’t” Our Bible verse for today: “For he (Barnabas) was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” Acts 11:24 (CSB) Our thought for today: “You will be remembered for who you are” Today I will perform two funerals, one in the morningContinue reading “You will be remembered for who you are”