Author: Jan Grace
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Two Evils
Agree or disagree: there are many evils in the world. Agree? I do. To a point. Lately, though, I’ve been thinking about a passage of scripture that speaks of only two evils. Just two evils. However, those two evils are responsible for mankind’s plight. Two evils powerful enough to enslave mankind with addictions, abusive…
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Men, Be Men
Recently I spoke to a group of men about secrecy and shame. I told them of my long time addiction to pornography, and its effects on my life, marriage, and ministry. And I spoke about freedom. While I was excited to have such an opportunity to speak, I was wishing I was sitting there listening…
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The Operation
If I were to explain to you how I felt, sitting in the Doctor’s office that day, I’m sure you’d understand. Everyone has moments like I was having; pain, uncertainty, confusion, loneliness. I was grateful for everything I’d been given, all I had accomplished, and for the opportunities which were before me. I was…
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Should I…?
I sometimes wonder about this crazy, mixed up world. Specifically, how should I act as a follower of Jesus Christ? Should I be nice, smile a lot, and show God’s love with only my actions? I mean, we all know most people aren’t interested in church, religion, or Jesus, don’t we? I would rather…
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The Quiet Lion
When are the devil and his evil compatriots the most dangerous? When they are the noisiest? Or, when they are the quietest? Maybe I’d better back up just a bit and lay some groundwork. The devil is likened to a roaring lion, who is constantly seeking someone to devour. Jesus said the devil only wants to…
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Seven Churches
Have you ever considered Jesus’ words in the Book of Revelation: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches”? Brethren, I don’t believe those words were meant solely for those seven churches mentioned in chapters two and three. I strongly believe those words belong to us,…
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Easter is for pagans
Recently I asked our Facebook friends to write, using just a few words, what Easter means to them. There were a number of responses, and I enjoyed reading each one. Here is the list of what Easter means to people like you and I. Life everlasting God’s invitation Celebration Sacrifice and mercy Life and new…
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Bad News? Hah!
“Gloom, despair, and agony on me. Deep dark depression, excessive misery. If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me!” Do you remember that old song from the 70’s show, “Hee Haw”? Ohhhhh! As funny (and corny) as the show was, it’s sad to think there…
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Passion
Passion. Desire, focus, purpose, mission, A cross A week Passion. Praises, palms, crowds, questions, A man A king Passion. Preparation, covenant, body and blood, An opportunity A betrayal Passion. Pleading, sweating, sleeping, rising, scattering A garden A kiss Passion. Mocking, trying, beating, crowning, A promise A bruised heel Passion. Washed hands, mangled flesh, broken…
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Say What?!?
Day Thirteen. Speak the Word. Isn’t it odd? People seem to think it’s quite alright if you say things like: “I’m sure it can’t be done.” “Nothing ever works for me.” “My car is always breaking down.” “I’ll probably have an accident; things have been going along too well.” But just try and…
Jan Grace 