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Thought for the Day – God Confidence

By Leary Gates

'I cannot do it...but God will...'"- Joseph to the Pharaoh of Egypt (Genesis 41:16)

Published on April 17, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Self-diminishment

By Leary Gates

Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” - Romans 9:20 (NIV)

Published on March 13, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged acceptance, self-diminishment, self-talk | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Psalm 141:3 on Speech

By Leary Gates

Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.”- Psalm 141:3 (NIV)

We’ve all had occasions when we’ve said things we’ve regretted. […]

Published on February 6, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged speech, words | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – John 11:26 on Living Forever

By Leary Gates

Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” – Jesus to Martha, John 11:26

I witnessed a tender moment this morning. As we sang the […]

Published on January 30, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – James 1:22 on Self-deception

By Leary Gates

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22 (NIV)

Reading can be a dangerous thing. When I was a young […]

Published on January 16, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged action, deception, mastery, reading, self-deception | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Galatians 6:2 on Burden

By Leary Gates

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

As you start the new year, here’s an idea: why not […]

Published on January 2, 2011 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged burden, help, love, pain | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Ephesians 5:20 on Thankfulness

By Leary Gates

…always giving thanks to God the Father for everything.’ – Ephesians 5:20 (NIV)

The other day I left home late for a meeting at my office. That’s not altogether unusual. […]

Published on December 5, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged anxiety, self-talk, thankfulness | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Mark 6:31 on Rest

By Leary Gates

Because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet […]

Published on September 5, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged busy, guilt, mission, rest | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Luke 13:32-33 on Distractions

By Leary Gates

He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will drive out demons and heal people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case, […]

Published on August 29, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged distractions, goals, safety | 2 Comments

Thought for the Day – Psalm 127:4 on Letting Go

By Leary Gates

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth.” – Psalm 127:4 (NIV)

It’s the rainy season. It may look warm and dry where you […]

Published on August 22, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Tagged college, letting go, parents, releasing, students | 2 Comments

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