Category: love of God
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Jesus Is The Reason For WHICH Season?
Jesus is the reason for WHICH season? You’re probably aware of the two words which have the potential of creating Facebook wars, lawsuits, disgruntled shoppers, and nasty comments from a whole assortment of people who don’t necessarily agree with your brand of religion. Or mine. Yep, those are the ones. “Merry Christmas!” Another phrase that…
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My Own Little World
Nestled within my very own watery cocoon, I am unaware of anything but my heartbeat. I hear voices from time to time, but their words are not discernible. My life is a sheltered life, as well it should be. I haven’t the knowledge, experience, or wherewithal to make it very far on my own. Life…
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The Runaway
This is a story about a young kid, an eighth grader, who began running away from home as a way to cope with trouble; trouble as he saw it. Relationships at home, problems at school; trouble with a capital T. His first attempt at running away happened early one morning about 5 a.m. He followed…
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Good Things Happen To Bad People
The question has been asked millions of times. “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Some, in an attempt to demonstrate their deep understanding of things beyond their comprehension, only make matters worse with their pat answers. Here’s a classic response: “Well, you know God works in mysterious ways His wonders to perform.” Of…
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A Precious Little Life
Today I had the privilege of holding my brand spanking new great niece. Maddie Lewis. What a pretty name. What a pretty little girl. I was the one rocking her as she celebrated her 12th hour outside her mommy’s tummy (pictured above). All I could do was stare at her, with tears in my eyes,…
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What’s Your Nickname?
A lot of people have nicknames; names they’ve earned or possibly a name that describes them well. Some nicknames are funny, while others are given out of spite. There was a guy in my army basic training unit they referred to as “chicken bones” because that’s how skinny he was. I’ve had a few…
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God’s Veterans
Today is Veterans Day, and I’d like to salute all of you who have served or are presently serving in our country’s military. Thank you for your service. I’d also like to take a moment to mention some other veterans who, many times, are overlooked. To say thank you to a number of people who…
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Still Waters
In this fast moving world, one hardly has time to think straight. It’s no wonder so many people’s lives resemble an old pinball machine; bouncing from one problem to another, never stopping long enough to get help or find out how to change the course they’re on. The only time they stop is when they…
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Simple and Supernatural
There are a lot of people, especially pastors and evangelists, who want to “take their city for Christ.” They long to build a city-wide ministry. They attempt it by door-to-door visitation, prayer ministry, evangelistic crusades, healing services, food pantries, and the list goes go on and on. I know. Been there, done that. I’ve even…
Jan Grace 