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Thought for the Day – Psalm 34:1 on Praise

By Leary Gates
I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips”- Psalms 34:1 (NIV)

We sang of my favorite songs in church today: O  […]

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Published on August 8, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Ephesians 3:12 on Confidence

By Leary Gates
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.”- Ephesians 3:12 (NIV)

As a business consultant for over 15 years now, I’ve learned  […]

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Published on June 27, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged , , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Psalm 5:3 on Expectation

By Leary Gates
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.”-Psalm 5:3

It is right to wait expectantly  […]

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Published on May 16, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged , | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – Ecclesiastes 5:1 on Listening

By Leary Gates
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do  […]

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Published on March 28, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – John 9:31 on Prayer

By Leary Gates
We know that God…listens to the godly man who does his will.”- John 9:31 (NIV)

I’m sure you’ve heard it said that we serve a God who hears our  […]

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Published on March 21, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged | Leave a comment

Thought for the Day – C. Ten Boom on Concerns

By Leary Gates
Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.”- Corrie Ten Boom

There are times when a burden is  […]

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Published on February 11, 2010 | Posted in Thought for the Day | Also tagged , | 2 Comments

Adopt the “Start Seeing People” Campaign

By Leary Gates

A number of states have promoted “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaigns in an effort to reduce motorcycle fatalities. Perhaps you’ve seen some of the bumper stickers or even have one on  […]

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Published on August 30, 2009 | Posted in Breakthroughs | Also tagged | 1 Comment

Back to You, Jesus

By Leary Gates

Eighty-five degrees.  Sunny.  A perfect day, made even more so by the thought that it is more than 100 degrees colder back home in Minnesota.  Ah, yes, New Year’s Day  […]

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Published on January 30, 2009 | Posted in Reflections | Also tagged | Leave a comment