Archive for October, 2007
Posted in October 31st, 2007
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” - Josh Billings quotes (American Humorist, 1818-1885)
But the fruit of the Spirit is … faithfulness (Galations 5:22)
How loyal am I when my friends let me down or are in a crisis?
As shared in yesterday’s devotional, our 13 year old […]
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Posted in October 30th, 2007
Dog spelled backward is God.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. (Proverbs 12:10)
How can I be more loving and loyal to those closest to me?
What life lessons can I learn from a dog?
Yesterday, Ginger died. She was our 13 year old golden retriever and […]
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Posted in October 29th, 2007
When you are doing what God has designed you to do, you can BE THE MIRACLE He has designed you to be.
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
What […]
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Posted in October 27th, 2007
A picture is worth a thousand words!
The threshing floor shall be full of wheat and the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil. (Joel 2:24)
What does it mean that Minnesota is God’s threshing floor for the nation?
As yesterday’s devotional discussed, one way to serve like Jesus is to be grateful. Sharing photos with you […]
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Posted in October 26th, 2007
Self-esteem comes through service!
We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10, NIV)
What good works did God prepare in advance for you to do?
As mentioned in yesterday devotional, God led Julia and me to Hosanna Lutheran Church in Minneapolis on October […]
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Posted in October 25th, 2007
There is a distinct difference between the things you can do and the things you love to do.
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)
What do you love to […]
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Posted in October 24th, 2007
“True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice.” - Samuel Johnston
A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24)
Who have you invited to a Bible study or small group?
Who is dying out there spiritually waiting […]
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Posted in October 23rd, 2007
Christianity without discipleship is always Christianity without Christ. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“exercise (train) yourself toward godliness” (1 Timothy 4:7)
What disciplines do you have to train properly to love God and love people?
Many people want what others have, but aren’t willing to pay the price for that success. In my October 16 devotional, I mentioned that “as […]
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Posted in October 22nd, 2007
When God puts a burden in the hearts of a few, He delights to team with others to whom He has given that same calling. - K-Life website
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. (Proverbs 23:24)
How can I help teens build positive, godly […]
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Posted in October 19th, 2007
It is humbling, surprising, rewarding and right to give to others. - Nick Chaconas
“He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for […]
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