Truth:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects,always trusts, always hopes, [...]
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Truth:
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. Luke 16:10 (New Living Translation)
Thought:
How long does it take for a mountain to rise from the sea? How long does it take for the rivers [...]
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Truth:
But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. If you love only [...]
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Truth:
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. James 1:2-4 (New [...]
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Truth:
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (New Living Translation)
Thought:
When we were in New Zealand, everyone was so laid-back compared with what we were used to in North America. When you signaled to change lanes on a busy motorway, people would actually [...]
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Truth:
This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 (New International Version)
Thought:
The book of Nehemiah is such a good analogy for our fast from negativity. If I would have seen it early enough, the “40 Days for Life Above the Negativity” would [...]
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Truth:
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24 (New [...]
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Intolerance. The word holds so much more passion than its intrinsic meaning. In growing circles it’s synonymous with words like “Nazi” and “apartheid” both of which were at their core, intolerant.
If you are unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion, you are intolerant and the only ones tolerant (read morally acceptable) people don’t have to be [...]
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New Zealand ice cream is the best. It’s not that the ice cream we have in North America is all that bad, but it is not even in the same category for taste. We have more selection in Canada, but the quality can’t be compared. You wouldn’t believe how good it is.
It’s probably because of [...]
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For me the Ocean is one of God’s mightiest creations. I LOVE the sea. Nonetheless, I don’t like swimming in it. Sharks, stinging Jelly fish, snappy crabs and other creatures although magnificent handiwork’s, are all cause for concern. As far as I’m concerned the West Edmonton Mall water park with its fake wave pool is [...]
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