Author: Jan Grace
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Things are getting hot!
If you’ve been somewhat observant over the last 10-20 years, you will have to agree there have been a number of changes in the church, especially here in America. I’ve been around a few years, and have heard all kinds of remarks about the problems in today’s church. “Too much liberalism in our pulpits.” “Music’s…
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Imagine
My wife and I watched a special on TV the other evening. It was the group RAIN, the Beatles tribute band, on IPTV. I really enjoyed watching the group and listening to the songs. What a talented bunch of guys! Toward the end they played the song “Imagine”. As a teen, I loved it. Before…
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Pictures Paint…Choices
“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes…
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Union…Support
Union- “an act or instance of uniting or joining two or more things into one” There are several aspects involved with defining the word “union”, but I think it’s really important to understand the “uniting” concept. Usually I write about “spiritual” truths, and though this post will primarily apply to labor unions, there’s still a…
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The Chef’s in the Kitchen…it’s pudding time!
It’s called banana pudding, not bananas with pudding, vanilla wafers and bananas, or even vanilla extract and friends! Now a recipe may have a main ingredient or two, like in banana pudding, but there are no “big chiefs”. The amount of each ingredient may vary, but every ingredient is necessary. As the pudding is created, everything…
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Are you getting hungry for Banana Pudding?
Soon, the ingredients will be removed from their place of storage. The bowls, pots, and cooking utensils will be placed on the kitchen counter. Eggs will be cracked, milk poured, bananas peeled and sliced. Stirring and pouring, stirring and cooking, pouring and chilling…ummmm I’d like to invite you all over for dessert… But right now it isn’t…
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Go ahead, chuckle along with God
Today I had the privilege of preaching at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Des Moines. My great friend Dr. James Wright is the pastor. The Lord gave us His grace and anointing and it was a productive time for the Kingdom of God.Funny that The Lord can anoint someone to preach who can’t seem to…
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Forgive me, I have sinned
Forgive me, for I have sinned. I’ve been as guilty as the next person. As a matter of fact, I have just plain out and out sinned! “Oh no, brother, what have you done? Have you become trapped in pornography, or started smoking? Maybe you’ve started drinking again…” No, something more serious than that, I’m…
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How long can you keep it inside?
Though it is natural for a train to be inside a train station (at least for a season), it is not natural for a train to run through a wall! So much power, force, ability, and usefulness can, if not controlled, inflict much destruction upon others or other things. Our heart and minds are like…
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Who in the world are YOU?
I was visiting with my pastor today, sharing with him about the direction the Lord seemed to be pointing my wife and I. During our conversation I heard myself say something that really registered with my spirit. Something known as true in my head, but had finally made its way to my heart. Value. My…
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