Author: Jan Grace
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Beaten Or Conquered?
Just what kind of a disciples are we these days? I’m asking the question of everyone, including myself. What kind of disciples are we? Are we beaten or conquered? Do we grumble about every inconvenience and every disparaging word spoken against us, as though the rest of the world should praise us for being so…
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Still Waters
In this fast moving world, one hardly has time to think straight. It’s no wonder so many people’s lives resemble an old pinball machine; bouncing from one problem to another, never stopping long enough to get help or find out how to change the course they’re on. The only time they stop is when they…
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Pursuing Happiness?
If happiness is your aim, you can end up at a place called Ruin. If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times, “God wants me to be happy.” Really? Since when? And where is that scripture found in the Bible? I’ll admit the word “happy” is mentioned approximately 25 times in the…
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Beating Back the Bully
(excerpt from new book) Bullies don’t back down until they’re forced to. When you stand up to them, even when you aren’t sure of your own ability to fight, it sends a message to them that you’re not quite the pushover they thought you were. Years ago, when I worked in a factory, a…
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Simple and Supernatural
There are a lot of people, especially pastors and evangelists, who want to “take their city for Christ.” They long to build a city-wide ministry. They attempt it by door-to-door visitation, prayer ministry, evangelistic crusades, healing services, food pantries, and the list goes go on and on. I know. Been there, done that. I’ve even…
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Cheering Them On
Lately I’ve come to realize that I haven’t always been very encouraging when it comes to the younger generation. It’s not as though I’ve said bad things to them, or about them. But I’ve not always viewed them as worthy of my “praise”, if you know what I mean. After all, how could they be…
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God Hates Cancer
It’s as though a light suddenly turned on inside my spirit, illuminating my understanding and igniting my faith. As I said a silent prayer for someone we know who just recently was diagnosed with cancer (for the second time), deep in my heart I heard the Spirit of God say, “God hates cancer!” I have…
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Seasons
Guest Blogger – Phyllis Grace Seasons. Fall is my favorite season. I love the crisp feel to the air, the beautiful changing leaves, the fact that it isn’t so hot. I can wear a hoodie and sandals at the same time. And there’s also something in the air that I can’t describe, but it makes…
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My Dream
The other night I dreamt I was part of an Easter play, and I was the Christ. I was excited about playing Jesus because, after all, that is definitely a leading role. I figured all I needed to do was walk around in a robe, wear a holy look on my face, glance up towards…
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How To Change Your Vocabulary
Have you ever listened to someone talk and just knew they weren’t from your neck of the woods? Not only does their accent give them away, but some of their words are just, well, different. Then there are others who talk like you and I, but have such a limited vocabulary they like to either…
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