Author: Jan Grace
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The Idiom Is True
There’s an old idiom which goes like this: “it takes all kinds to make the world go around”. I guess it’s referring to diversity. So the world goes around because it’s home for people of all colors, shapes, and sizes. But are there more categories? How many kinds of people are there; you know, the…
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That’s NOT what we needed, pastor!
It was a Sunday morning many years ago. As I was walking up to the platform to begin the church service a couple stopped me to let me know they had been praying for me. I was absolutely delighted… …until they added, “God has told us what you’re supposed to preach. If you don’t, we…
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That’s Some Serious Believing!
I’m a little bit puzzled. I hear people boast about not believing in God. Why? Is it a sign of strength, maturity, or independence? Is it an admirable quality; one that should be added to the Six Pillars of Character? Let’s see if you can follow my line of reasoning for just a moment. In…
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What Do You Believe About Jesus?
Have you ever heard of Jesus? Who do people say that he is? Or was? What have you heard? Some have called him Elijah; others, John the Baptist. What do you say? I’ve heard some people refer to him as Lucifer’s brother. Yes, and there are those who believe we evolved from monkeys. One of…
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I Tried To Ignore Him
For as long as I can remember, my wife and I wanted a daughter. We used to walk through the moonlit streets of Capernaum, late into the night, hand in hand, discussing names we’d like to give to a daughter. That is, if God would bless us with something so precious. Now I’m not what…
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Elijah’s Lesson
My name is Elijah. Sure, I’m the prophet who never died, but there were a few times I really believed I was about to. Just like you I’ve had to endure tough times, keep my passions from ruining my life, and handle a powerful force called fear. Yes, it’s true; I have passions just like…
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Take That Mister Devil
Here’s a little bit of news you just may need, possibly tomorrow. It’s information about the devil. But it’s good news. Jesus makes it good news. The devil doesn’t like for anyone to bring this up, but it’s high time we put him in his place; under our feet. Sure, he’s called the accuser of…
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A Matter Of The Heart
I’d like to share some thoughts regarding the ministry of the worship leader. Almost every Christian church has one, though they have varying titles. Some are called Song Leaders, while others could be referred to as Worship Pastors, Music and Arts Pastors, Psalmist, or maybe one I haven’t heard of. I’ll use the term “worship…
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Heroes in the NFL?
Someone is always messing with the dictionary; always trying to rewrite the definition of the word “hero.” Who are the true heroes? Hero definition: a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. Notice the words – distinguished courage and ability, brave deeds and noble qualities. A hero is…
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Come See A Man
I sat on the hot and dusty stone wall staring at the man. For the past half hour we conversed. No, we didn’t converse – he read my mail and opened my heart like no one ever had. I’ve been in love countless times, married more times than I care to remember. Even the one…
Jan Grace 