Author: Jan Grace
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Worship Team
Long before Creation, as described in Genesis 1, and long before Adam yielded his position and authority to the Serpent, something was happening in the heavens, and in Heaven itself. Worship! All the host of heaven worshipped the One Who sits on the Throne; Who was, and is, and is to come, The Almighty. Their…
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Boot Camp
My book, Boot Camp, is in the final stages of production. Here is a sneak preview, the preface to Boot Camp, Basic Training For The Believer. “Your basic combat training is designed to accomplish two purposes: familiarize you with the fundamental requirements of military life, and teach you how to fight and defeat an enemy.”…
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De Nile
De Nile! A mighty force, De Nile. It can push aside anything that tries to stand against it; and flood the foundation of anything built too close. De Nile flows and grows, downward, ever downward; until it becomes so large it covers miles and miles of territory. It cannot be stopped; its natural tendency to…
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Until Death Do Us Part
Do you mind if I stir up the proverbial pot for a moment? I’ve been thinking about the “until death do us part” line used in most wedding ceremonies. What does it mean, “until death do us part”? At this point, I have mostly questions to share. And, as always, I’d enjoy reading your responses;…
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Brainwashed!
Need a good scrub? Does your brain need washed? The word “brainwashed” comes to mind every so often. It’s typically used with bad connotations, like, “she lived among that group so long she became brainwashed.” Or, “the captured soldier had to endure the enemy’s advanced brainwashing techniques.” Sometimes I hear people speak of Christians as…
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Smiles
“Smile awhile, and give your face a rest, Raise your hands to the One Who loves the best. Then shake hands with someone near, And give to them a smile.” I learned this little song years ago while helping in a Sunday School class. We attended the chapel services on the military base I was…
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Adult Language
Language is probably the most powerful force known to man. The means of communication. The ability to express one’s thoughts, desires, and opinions; expressions which can mend relationships or start wars, create covenant or sever completely. Language is a sacred trust given to mankind by God Almighty. It is so sacred, He connected a person’s…
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Death: the Final Frontier
The older I get, the more I think about the subject of death. I realize the topic is taboo to some; others simply want to ignore it. A few delight in discussing at length what many deem as a macabre topic. And there are a couple, or so, “Subject Matter Experts” around who are believed…
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California Speedway: The Five
I’ve driven by the Iowa Speedway, just outside Newton, Iowa, a number of times. Always thought it would be cool to take my Outback on it and drive around real fast; that is, if I was the only one on the track. Never have done it, though, and probably never will. However, I HAVE driven…
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Veterans: Special People
Veteran: 1 a : an old soldier of long service, b : a former member of the armed forces 2 : a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (as politics or the arts) My heartfelt thanks to all the men and women of this great land who served, or are serving,…
Jan Grace 