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May We Live Long Enough to Be Old

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When my husband’s Aunt Myrtle was 90, we were encouraging her to spend some of her hard- earned money on things she had always wanted. She said, “Oh, no! I … Continue reading

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As a Man Thinks

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… The whole year our son Matthew was in first grade, he lamented about not having many friends. I talked to his teacher to see if he was adjusting well in … Continue reading

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What God Is Doing

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… A radio talk show host in our area asked people to call in and tell him what influences your life and fills you up. Then he added, “…but don’t call … Continue reading

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Does God Want Us to Be Rich and Happy?

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… “Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz,” was sung by Janis Joplin years ago. People either think the song is hilarious or they are appalled at the lyrics. … Continue reading

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The Love of Christ

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… In the book of Romans, we are asked a rhetorical question: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, … Continue reading

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Accepted Not Rejected

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When I was a kid, one of the cruelest school exercises was choosing teams. Whether it was softball, debate, or whatever, captains were selected. Teachers would then have students stand … Continue reading

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Today Is a Gift

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Each new day is a gift from God. Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” This gift … Continue reading

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Past Encouragements

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… When I’m down in the dumps, I try to remember little encouragements I have received through the years. It was about a year ago that something happened to brighten my … Continue reading

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This Too Shall Pass

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… It’s hard for us to think that what we are going through at any given moment is temporary, but it is. Paul realized this. He endured much hardship in his … Continue reading

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God With Us

Think on These Things: Positive thoughts in a negative world… Jesus has many names in the Bible. In addition to being the Son of God, He’s our Master, Mediator, Savior, Redeemer, and much more—too many names to mention in one … Continue reading

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