Category: Encouragement
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The NEW Year
Well, it’s December 30th, and soon the year 2013 will be history. This is the time many reflect upon things they did well, and some maybe not so well. Many will make half-hearted resolutions to quit this, start that, while deep down knowing nothing will change. Most resolutions won’t last for 24 hours; but that’s…
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Handling Disappointment
Just in case you don’t know me, here’s a little fact you ought to be made aware of. I love the game of football. Big boy football; the NFL. And, I am a HUGE Chicago Bears fan. Now you know. Please don’t judge me too harshly. I share that little bit of personal information because…
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Could YOU be a CONTENDER?
http://youtu.be/3QsNXd57Ppw Could YOU be a contender? “On The Waterfront” is, in my opinion, one of the greatest movies ever produced! With great acting by Marlon Brando, Rod Steiger, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, and Lee J. Cobb, and directed by Elia Kazan, the film won 8 Oscar Awards in 1955. From its powerful storyline comes…
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The Same Page
What if our “worship services” were actually what they were advertised to be? What if God enjoyed them as much as we did? Is it possible? Does God even attend church anymore? If He does, how do we go about inviting Him, or making Him feel welcome should He walk into our sanctuary? Now I…
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Lustful Lies
Is sexual lust REALLY a problem? It doesn’t take a high level of intelligence to understand why and how the enemy enjoys using this weapon. He’s taken out a good many men and women with it, and in spite of the fact his tactics rarely change with this weapon, it’s still just as highly effective…
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The Christmas Fence
Have you ever considered the value of a fence? I mean, why do people build fences? You never hear of animals building them; only people find it necessary to have a fence. Only people NEED a fence. There are various kinds of fences: wooden, privacy, chain link, barbed wire, and split rail fences to name…
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Mr. D. and the Bandwagon Believers
Once upon a time, in a land far from here, there lived a large group of people whom the Main Stream Media referred to as heretics. The people were kind hearted, always caring for the poor, the widows, and the orphans. But that didn’t matter to those in charge of the land, or the Main…
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The Poisonous Blowfish
This is a story about a wonderful, God-honoring leader who began to believe his own press reports; spent too much time admiring himself in his royal mirror. He morphed into a narcissistic blowfish (pufferfish), with leprosy on his forehead. Not a good ending. “Then Uzziah prepared for them, for the entire army, shields, spears, helmets,…
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Worship: The Freedom Connection
Break Every Chain words/music by Will Reagan unitedpursuitband Worship is probably the most effective way to connect with the Lord God. The act of worship gives voice to your faith, a guard for your heart, and an opportunity for God Almighty to speak to your heart and touch your soul and body. It is a…
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It’s Getting Late
“I’m bored.” “I don’t have anything to do!” “Honey, we NEED more TV channels.” “Life isn’t fair! People are making fun of me because I go to church on Sunday.” “God, You KNOW I must win the lottery! You know my needs. I promise, IF You’ll come through on this one, I will TITHE on…
Jan Grace 