Category: Encouragement
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Let’s give God half a chance!
Many people think our rights as Christians will be dismantled if a certain person gets elected president. Others are worried that Christianity itself is in jeopardy. Really? Since when? Ever since the resurrection of Jesus, the Church has weathered years and years of tumultuous times, from insane rulers to compromising church leaders. But God has…
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Maybe We Should Let Some Things Die
How long can we keep gripping the slightest sliver of hope? Should we? Is holding on for dear life always the best course of action? If our dreams and plans, yes, even our lives, are deemed as utter failure, or they’re cut short before becoming that which we intended, is that so bad? Even if…
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Are YOU A Facebook Dramatist?
I’ve never known anyone to be as gloomy, nasty, or self centered, as the Facebook Dramatist. Where else can a thespian find such an instant audience but on Facebook? Don’t misunderstand me, please. I’m all for sharing concerns and celebrations with those who are your friends. But the Facebook Dramatist (FD) takes sharing to a…
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The facts aren’t always the truth.
Facts don’t always equal truth. Even when you see evidence of the facts all around you. Something else needs to be considered when evaluating the “evidence”. Truth. Life’s circumstances may try to declare your physical demise and financial despair; all the while supplying you with limitless commentary on just how awful God is. Facts as…
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The Encourager
There’s no doubt in my mind; everyone needs encouragement from time to time. And guess what? We should all know how to BE encouragers. Encouragement can keep someone in the game of life, even when they feel like giving up. Encouragement can help settle a troubled heart, and bring quietness to one’s soul. Encouragement can…
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The Pattern Is Found On The Mountain
Many followers of Christ live in chaos; not knowing what God wants for their lives. God isn’t holding out, trying to hide His will from us, but He does require a bit of action. Our part? Seek Him, His Word, and let our focus be “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in…
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Are you smug in your Christianity?
My, how smug we can be at times; yes, even as Christians. “I’ve been saved thirty years, and I’m never tempted any longer.” “I can handle anything that comes my way!” “I’m God’s man of faith and power. I have on the full armor of God, and I can do all things through Christ Who…
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Our burdens can lead to a Kingdom adventure
Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit allows us to feel the heart of the Father. Sometimes we sense a burden, a heavy weight, for someone or something. Our hearts are heavy with care, and we’re not sure what to do. That’s one of the ways God draws us into His Kingdom work. We haven’t…
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Class in a Church Bathroom
(Originally posted as “Troubled Waters”, 3/20/2013) Lots of life’s lessons happen when we least expect them. It all happened about 30 years ago, early one Sunday morning. As usual, I arrived at our church around 5:30 in the morning. I enjoyed having extra preparation time, time to pray and worship God, and time to relax…
Jan Grace 