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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 that successful consultants possess two important attributes. The first, not surprisingly, is competence. Firms hire you because you have an […]

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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 on God when we pray. So often, however, our prayers can secretly have a cynical cast; “I want you to […]

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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 wrong.”- Ecclesiastes 5:1

Do you start your prayer time by talking? I often do. There are many things in […]

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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 prayers. But have you ever thought about the fact that He is a God who also listens? As an omniscient God […]

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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 so great, so seemingly insurmountable, that it totally saps our strength. Out of exhaustion and a spirit of surrender we […]

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