Category: love of God
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Death: the Final Frontier
The older I get, the more I think about the subject of death. I realize the topic is taboo to some; others simply want to ignore it. A few delight in discussing at length what many deem as a macabre topic. And there are a couple, or so, “Subject Matter Experts” around who are believed…
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Illegal Immigration
Well, here I am again; realizing the need to change my opinion about something. It’s something that not only has political and social ramifications, but spiritual ones, as well. An issue that seems to draw people to one of two ideological camps. A real hot button for our times. Illegal immigration. Now, mind you, I…
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The Dreaded Children of God
I feel like I’ve missed something important. I mean REAL important. I’ve been a Christian, a born-again child of God, for 38 years. I’ve been a minister, preacher, pastor for 30 years. But I still feel like I’ve missed something important. REAL important! I’ve witnessed God minister in outstanding ways to men and women, boys…
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Arrogance
Do you know anyone who seems arrogant? Have you noticed anyone who has arrogance written all over their face? In case you aren’t sure, here’s a definition of “arrogance”: ar·ro·ganceˈer-ə-gən(t)s, ˈa-rə- noun : an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions Examples in his arrogance the president of…
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Snake On A Stick
Well, the 2013 edition of the Iowa State Fair is just about wrapped up. I didn’t go this year, in fact I seldom do. Not enough interest to justify spending the money or coping with the crowds. However, whenever I talk with someone who’s been to the fair, I have to ask them one question:…
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You Are Not Alone
You are not alone! Though you may be inundated with feelings of despair and loneliness, you are not alone. It matters not if you are unable to speak “God’s language”; He hears your cry. He sees your need, feels your pain, knows your heart, and remembers what He accomplished on the cross those many years…
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Hey, Jude!
Ever hear of the rock and roll group called The Beatles? Of course you have! As a teenager, and like millions of other teens, I listened to them every chance I could. And, like it or not, their music spoke directly to the heart of their generation, the culture of the day. From simple songs…
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New and Better
Have you ever had a tremendous need for a miracle? And, just at the right time, God provided the miracle? Have you had times when you felt like you were drowning in the sea of sorrow and grief, only to have a pathway of joy open up before your very eyes? What about the times…
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The Key
What unlocks the door that has kept family members apart, church members at odds, and neighbors at each other’s throats? What opens the gates of a city that has divided the races, cultures, ethnic groups, and the young from the old? What is the instrument that tears down strongholds of injustice, prejudice, and hatred among…
Jan Grace 