Category: Encouragement
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Could Jesus Be An American Preacher In 2013?
What if Jesus was a Preacher in the American Church in 2013? What would that look like? Would He know how to grow a church? Would He have a “staff” and what would that look like? Could the Apostle Jesus plant a church in today’s society, economy, and denominational organizations? How would He go about doing…
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Why Are You Holding Your Breath?
Ever stop and ask yourself, “Why do people hold their breath?” There are several reasons why. Some do it for spite, or to try to get their way. Some hold their breath because they can’t stand the stench in the atmosphere around them. Others may not like the way a certain food tastes, so they…
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Will We Let Him Gather Our Children?
How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me (Matthew 23:37 NLT) Those were Jesus’ words to the city of Jerusalem. You know what? I think He could be saying the same thing to our cities. But will we listen?…
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Created In His Image
You start with a pattern, the exact representation of what you want to create. Next, you take molding flasks, a top and bottom, (cope and drag); these will allow the molding sand to be pressed, squeezed with great force against the pattern. The molding sand looks like dirt, but it’s really silica sand mixed with…
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Things are getting hot!
If you’ve been somewhat observant over the last 10-20 years, you will have to agree there have been a number of changes in the church, especially here in America. I’ve been around a few years, and have heard all kinds of remarks about the problems in today’s church. “Too much liberalism in our pulpits.” “Music’s…
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Imagine
My wife and I watched a special on TV the other evening. It was the group RAIN, the Beatles tribute band, on IPTV. I really enjoyed watching the group and listening to the songs. What a talented bunch of guys! Toward the end they played the song “Imagine”. As a teen, I loved it. Before…
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Pictures Paint…Choices
“God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes…
Jan Grace 