Category: Encouragement
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Utensils in the kitchen drawer
Okay, so I’m a guy. I look like a guy and act like one, as well. I do, however, ask for directions (sometimes). Around the house my wife will hear me asking, “Where are the BBQ tongs? Where can I find our meat thermometer?” “Right where it was the last time you asked me, and…
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall…”, inquired the evil queen in the fairy tale “Snow White”. Have you ever wished YOU had such a mirror; one that would always tell the truth, regardless of who’s standing in front of it? Actually, there is such a mirror. But the question is, can you handle the truth? Mirrors…
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The lion who thought he was a monkey
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived a lion who thought he was a monkey. Oh, what a sight to behold; a 400 pound lion attempting to hang out with his monkey buddies. It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad. You see, years ago, when the lion was quite…
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Adultery is a very dangerous game.
Meet the Avenger. The One Who carries out justice for the abused, downtrodden, and abandoned. He seems to have a real problem with those who fail to honor their marriage vows, or the marriage vows of others. In fact, I think it’s safe to say He cops a real attitude when someone decides to abandon…
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So you wanna be a preacher, eh?
Oh, I remember those early days of walking with Jesus. Studying the word, listening to teaching/preaching tapes, going to bible studies, and meeting with friends to share with them the latest revelation the Lord had given me. You see, I was called to preach. All I needed was a pulpit, a classroom, or some leadership…
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Your pain can be a catalyst for hope.
I published a short post yesterday entitled, “When it hurts like hell.” In it I talked about pain that is so bad it feels like God has abandoned you. Pain so strong it’s impossible to make any sense out of it. While I was in no way attempting to equate anyone’s pain with unimaginable conditions…
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When it hurts like hell
The phrase is an apt description of certain periods of pain. Pain so intense, God seems to be light years away. It hurts like hell describes pain, whether physical or emotional, that is so dark and senseless; without the slightest hint of understanding or explanation. It just hurts. Like hell. Have you ever experienced such…
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Sorry, but Super Pastors do NOT exist.
Can you explain to me why the church does a great job of showing compassion toward others, but sometimes struggle to extend that same care to their pastor? I mean it. If Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Layman are having a hard time coping with life, everyone and their brother offers to pray, watch the…
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Does America really need more churches?
I heard a statistic the other day that made me scratch my head in wonder. It wasn’t so much the statistic, but the assumed way to lessen such a large number. The statistic? Over 3,500 people leave the church every day. Or, about 1.25 million people a year. The person who quoted the statistic said…
Jan Grace 