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The Gift of Disciplined Thoughts

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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. ~2 Timothy 1:7 AMP Flowers on Mother’s Day, and gift certificates on birthdays and Christmas are all thoughtful gifts, but the gift of disciplined thoughts? Absolutely. Especially when our heavenly Father gives them to me. I need … Continue reading →

What Are You Thinking

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I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13 CSB What are you thinking? I thought as my eight-year-old son hung his head and said, “I can’t do anything. I always mess up.”  The Thinking Problem The grandmother in me rushed to encourage him. “That’s not right. You can do lots of things.” I looked into his eyes. “The first thing you must do is drop that negative attitude and remember who your Father is.” … Continue reading →

The Marshal

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Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. ~Romans 12:2 NIV My collie, Kayley, is the leader of my seven dogs. Collies are members of the Herding Breed in the world of dog classification. They have a natural instinct to round up livestock, making them valuable farm and ranch dogs. She … Continue reading →