Category: Encouragement
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Brainwashed!
Need a good scrub? Does your brain need washed? The word “brainwashed” comes to mind every so often. It’s typically used with bad connotations, like, “she lived among that group so long she became brainwashed.” Or, “the captured soldier had to endure the enemy’s advanced brainwashing techniques.” Sometimes I hear people speak of Christians as…
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Smiles
“Smile awhile, and give your face a rest, Raise your hands to the One Who loves the best. Then shake hands with someone near, And give to them a smile.” I learned this little song years ago while helping in a Sunday School class. We attended the chapel services on the military base I was…
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Adult Language
Language is probably the most powerful force known to man. The means of communication. The ability to express one’s thoughts, desires, and opinions; expressions which can mend relationships or start wars, create covenant or sever completely. Language is a sacred trust given to mankind by God Almighty. It is so sacred, He connected a person’s…
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California Speedway: The Five
I’ve driven by the Iowa Speedway, just outside Newton, Iowa, a number of times. Always thought it would be cool to take my Outback on it and drive around real fast; that is, if I was the only one on the track. Never have done it, though, and probably never will. However, I HAVE driven…
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Veterans: Special People
Veteran: 1 a : an old soldier of long service, b : a former member of the armed forces 2 : a person of long experience usually in some occupation or skill (as politics or the arts) My heartfelt thanks to all the men and women of this great land who served, or are serving,…
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Heroes – Just Like You!
I’ve been reading the Bible for a number of years. I’ve read the stories of mighty men and women of God, and the great exploits they accomplished, because they dared to trust in their God. Heroes. I’ve also read of a number of others who didn’t fare so well. People who had the same opportunities…
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Life Happens…
Life doesn’t always play fair. Sometimes it robs us of those we love. It could be the death of a close relative, spouse, or friend, or a marriage that ends in divorce; either way, life can be very painful. I’ve known parents who have had to watch helplessly as their child silently passed into the…
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I Don’t Know…
I don’t know more than I do know. Do you know what I mean? I mean, the more I think I know, the more I realize I know less, not more. It’s not like I’m trying to be stupid, or remain ignorant; no, not at all. I attempt to learn something new each day. And…
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In the Lion’s Den
Did you hear the story about Daniel in the Lion’s Den? You have? Well, this one may be a bit different. You see, there was this other guy named Daniel. Like any red blooded young man, this Daniel began to think about, and talk about, and look at, GIRLS! Throughout his junior and senior high…
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God’s Little Helpers
Isn’t it cute to see a little girl help her mom in the kitchen? I smile whenever I see a mother in the grocery store, pushing her shopping cart, with her son or daughter pushing a miniature cart right alongside her. Mommy’s little helper. Or how about the dad, mowing the lawn, with his little…
Jan Grace 