Today’s Thought

By Vonette Bright
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“Always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
 (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NLT)

Many years ago, our personal world seemed to be crumbling around my husband and me.

All we had worked and planned for in the ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ was hanging on a slender thread.

Because of a series of unforeseen circumstances, we were facing a financial crisis.

But years before that, we had discovered God’s faithfulness.

When we express thanksgiving, obedience and gratitude to God, He releases His great power on our behalf.

So we began to thank God for who He is and what He had already done for us. Supernatural peace flooded our hearts. In a matter of days, apart from our abilities to solve the problem, God provided the solution.

Dear one, always be thankful…especially in crisis. 

God can turn your tragedy to triumph, discord to harmony, and your defeat to victory.

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/24/vb_be-thankful/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org

By Vonette Bright
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One woman was caught in the scandalous act of adultery.

Another was rejected and ignored because of her promiscuous lifestyle.

And even another was shunned for her shameful condition.

Nonetheless, Jesus personally reached out to those three while He was on earth.

Sharon wanted to use their stories to connect with women in her area. 
So she prayed and planned an outreach at the community center.
She chose to show a film about their stories.

Many wept as they viewed the movie www.magdalenamovie.com.
Some prayed to receive Christ, while others rededicated their lives to Him.

Friend, help others understand true freedom and value are found only in Christ.

He still reaches women today no matter what their story might be! 
To learn more, go to www.magdalenatoday.com.

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/20/vb_touching-women/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org

By Vonette Bright
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“Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”
Romans 10:11

Jackie was popular in high school.

A group of fellow students wanted to see her come to Christ so that others might follow. So they began to pray that Jackie would come to a youth Bible study they attended.

She did.  And on her first visit, a teenager read God’s simple plan using a little booklet titled The Four Spiritual Laws.

Jackie enthusiastically prayed to give her heart to Jesus.

But no one there had a clue about Jackie’s private life and the anger she hid.
You see, Jackie was the oldest of seven children who were being physically abused at home.

Jackie Kendall’s life changed that day and a daily time in God’s Word transformed her anger.

Yes, dear one, “out of something painful, something beautiful can grow.”
And God has used Jackie to tell thousands about Jesus!

A Man Worth Waiting For by Jackie Kendall www.jackiekendall.com
“I’m trusting Him because I know He’ll bring good out of it.  But that kind of confidence comes because of God’s Word.”

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/14/vb_something-beautiful/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org.

By Vonette Bright
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“….The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

 “Mirror, mirror on the wall…” Remember that fairy tale?  Of course, we all do!

My question for you today is, what do you see when you look into the mirror?  Do you only see yourself or do you see God’s image?

Dear one, no matter what you may physically look like, the image of your Father in heaven is unmistakable!  You should reflect God’s love, grace and mercy.

When people see you reflect Jesus, they are drawn to His great love.   They’ll sense His unconditional acceptance. 

You may not see the love of God mirrored in your life because you do  not have a relationship with Him. 

Discover God’s Journey of Joy through Jesus Christ:
http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/4laws/law0.html

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/09/vb_look/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org.

By Vonette Bright
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Bobbi’s spiritual life needed refreshing.  Prayer became a duty rather than a joy. 

Friend, God wants an intimate relationship with Bobbie… He wants the same with you.  Instead of a structured activity, make prayer a meaningful conversation.  Talk to Him as a best friend, share concerns, allow time for Him to speak to you through His word.

Bobbi began speaking to God aloud as she drove to work and in her morning walks.  She even prayed for neighbors as she passed their homes.  Rather than watching TV as she did dishes, she prayed and memorized scripture.  Bobbi cherished these times with her Friend and Confidant, Jesus Christ.

Friend, God wants the same relationship with you.  And He is waiting for you now.
 
Inspired by Priscilla Shirer, author of A Jewel in His Crown
www.moodypublishers.com

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/04/vb_passionate/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org

Vonette Bright
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  Romans 15:13

Mark Hall began his relationship with Jesus when he was only nine years old.  A church bus took him to Vacation Bible School where he asked Jesus into his heart.  Mark says, “The church came out and got us!”

Now Mark’s desire is to honor God through the Christian music group, Casting Crowns. 

He says “religion is a cup with a hole in it.”  You can do things religion tells you, but it will not fill the hole in your soul.  Only Jesus fills your cup.  It’s because life with Jesus is a relationship, not a religion.

It’s been said religion is man’s way to reach God while Christianity is God’s way to reach man. 

Dear one, God wants a relationship with you too.  If you don’t know Him, come to http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/4laws/law0.html   
  
Mark Hall with Casting Crowns – www.castingcrowns.com

You can comment on this devotional online at:
http://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2008/08/02/vb_cup-with-a-hole/

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Vonette Bright is the co-founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International and host of ‘Women Today with Vonette Bright’, a series of national radio spots which can be found at: http://www.womentoday.org