Category: Encouragement
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Campaigning For President
Maybe I’m a little late throwing my hat into the ring, but here goes anyway. I am campaigning to become the next president of the United States. Why? Well, for starters, I can make promises just like any other candidate, and I agree with what I believe much more than I do of others. In…
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Worship Wars and Hymnal Hostilities
Will you try and imagine with me what it must have been like, over there in Jerusalem when Jesus sat around with His disciples in the upper room? Picture the scene. The boys had everything in place for them to celebrate the Passover with Jesus, the Passover Lamb. Midway through the night Judas Iscariot puts…
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Have We Forgotten Something?
Christian, this post is specifically aimed at you I. Thought I’d let you know right up front so there’s no wondering about it. And, I am NOT saying we shouldn’t defend ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors or our nation. I am merely asking some questions. Have we forgotten something? What are we thinking about…
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What’s With All The Shootings?
I find it very disturbing, all these shootings taking place in my hometown. What’s going on, anyway? Maybe there are too many guns on the streets of this fair city. Maybe. Perhaps there aren’t enough police officers on patrol. Maybe. And I suppose it’s possible that all these shootings are the President’s fault. After all,…
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The Runaway
This is a story about a young kid, an eighth grader, who began running away from home as a way to cope with trouble; trouble as he saw it. Relationships at home, problems at school; trouble with a capital T. His first attempt at running away happened early one morning about 5 a.m. He followed…
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Good Things Happen To Bad People
The question has been asked millions of times. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Some, in an attempt to demonstrate their deep understanding of things beyond their comprehension, only make matters worse with their pat answers. Here’s a classic response: “Well, you know God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” Of…
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A Precious Little Life
Today I had the privilege of holding my brand spanking new great niece. Maddie Lewis. What a pretty name. What a pretty little girl. I was the one rocking her as she celebrated her 12th hour outside her mommy’s tummy (pictured above). All I could do was stare at her, with tears in my eyes,…
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What’s Your Nickname?
A lot of people have nicknames; names they’ve earned or possibly a name that describes them well. Some nicknames are funny, while others are given out of spite. There was a guy in my army basic training unit they referred to as “chicken bones” because that’s how skinny he was. I’ve had a few…
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God’s Veterans
Today is Veterans Day, and I’d like to salute all of you who have served or are presently serving in our country’s military. Thank you for your service. I’d also like to take a moment to mention some other veterans who, many times, are overlooked. To say thank you to a number of people who…
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Still Waters
In this fast moving world, one hardly has time to think straight. It’s no wonder so many people’s lives resemble an old pinball machine; bouncing from one problem to another, never stopping long enough to get help or find out how to change the course they’re on. The only time they stop is when they…
Jan Grace 