Author Archives: Barbara

Reflecting Christ

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… People make a huge error thinking that Christianity is a religion. It’s not so much a religion as it is a lifestyle, one that reflects Christ living in us. Religion … Continue reading

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The Word of God

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The Bible is God’s Word. I’m not sure we really understand what a blessing it is to have God’s Word readily available to read. We don’t have to wait for … Continue reading

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Poetry in Motion

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… I’ve always enjoyed reading and writing poetry. Poetry allows us to experience ideas with creative imagery. Did you know that about 30% of the Bible was written in poetic form? … Continue reading

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Father, Hold My Hand

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The Bible continually refers to God as our heavenly Father and us, as His children. I love what God tells us in Isaiah 41:13: “For I am the Lord, your … Continue reading

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Who Are You?

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Once, Jesus asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I am?” Some said He was John the Baptist, some said Elias, some said a prophet, and so on. Jesus … Continue reading

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Quench Your Thirst

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… In ancient times, every drop of water used in a household had to be carried from the local well. So each day women walked to the well, filled their heavy … Continue reading

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Hope

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… 1 Corinthians 13:13 tells us hope is one of the big three Christian principles: faith, hope, and love. Just as faith and love are important in our Christian journey, so … Continue reading

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Communion with Christ

Think on these things: positive thoughts for a negative world… When Christians partake of Holy Communion, they do so to remember the body and blood of Jesus that was broken and poured out at the cross. When most of us … Continue reading

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Freedom in Christ

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… No one denies we have certain freedoms in the United States which most of the world cannot experience. That’s why I love a good Fourth of July celebration, replete with … Continue reading

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Effective Prayer

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Many times we go to people asking advice, but we really do not want their input. What we really desire is their stamp of approval on what we want to … Continue reading

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