Category: Encouragement
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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…
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The Problem With Labeling
When’s the last time you went to the grocery store to buy some hamburger? Just recently? Every so often I’ll run an errand for my wife, which will include a stop at our local, employee owned, Hy Vee Food store. With list in hand, I’ll wander the aisles looking to complete my task in record…
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Concerning Guns and Death
News flash! There are more guns than cars in the United States. What do you think of that? Gun related deaths averaged about 30 per day in 2013, which equals 10,950 people. With about 300 million guns in the country, that equals about one death for every 27,400 guns. Of course, one is too many.…
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God Gave Them Up?
May I ask you a question or two? They’re kind of personal. In the bible passage below, what kind of God do you see? And is this what is known as “hate speech?” A hateful God? A loving God? “Let’s burn ’em in hell” God, or “What else can I do?” God? You decide. “For…
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A Good Beginning
A Good Beginning (Introduction to new eBook – Breaking the Spirit of Poverty) Before anything, good or bad, there was God. He was before all things, and in him all things stay together. People debate it, trash it, ignore it, and say it isn’t true; but one thing is certain: they can’t change it. For…
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Servant or Jackass?
I just have to share a story I heard today, as told by my good friend, Jo-el. I will probably be guilty of embellishing it just a smidgen, but the original thought came from him. I hope it makes you think, as it did me. Oh, by the way, and not to be vulgar, I…
Jan Grace 