Category: The Church
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Stirring the Pot
There is a theory being circulated in the Body of Christ, and while it’s nothing that hasn’t been propagated before, I want to weigh in on it. The gist of the theory, or teaching, is that God Alone watches over His kids and corrects them if and when they need it. In other words, keep…
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Where is the power of God?
Throughout history people have witnessed the miraculous power and provision of God. People who were backed into a corner with no way out. No way out but God, that is. As in the case of Zerubbabel, a governor in Judah. When those who had been taken captive to Babylon began returning to their homeland, it…
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Selfishness
Selfishness can be a very subtle thing. It can manifest itself in many ways, although the one acting selfish may not realize what they’re doing. Some ways it may appear are- The need to be seen – the center of attention Manipulation Depression, pouting, anger, mood swings, etc. Monopolizing a conversation Interrupting someone else’s conversation…
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Christians and the Consumption of Alcohol.
The debate rages on: should or shouldn’t Christians drink alcoholic beverages? I’ll toss in my opinion right at the start of this post by saying no, they shouldn’t. But I’d like to further add that I don’t believe ANYONE should drink alcohol; Christian or not. No, I am not of the mindset that a glass…
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A messy, but true, test of maturity.
It was quite a day. Cold and rainy outside meant the family would be stuck inside for the whole day with nothing to do. Close quarters is fine if you’ve got some sort of entertainment to help pass the time. Unless, of course, you’re so bored nothing sounds like fun. So there we were, all…
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Who’s ever heard of a man named Shemaah?
Shemaah, a Benjaminite, had at least two sons, Ahiezer and Joash. Though not well known, they were greatly appreciated for their skills and leadership abilities. They were bowmen and could shoot arrows and sling stones equally well with either hand. They were Benjaminites, Saul’s kinsmen. (1 Chronicles 12:2 ESV) Use your imagination and picture them…
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If I Were To Pastor Again…
I’ve been a Christian for over forty years. I received Jesus as the Savior of my soul, and Lord of my life back in August of 1975. I’ve been in Christian ministry, as a credentialed minister, for almost thirty five years. Pastoral ministry for about eighteen years, as well as worship leading and various teaching/preaching…
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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…
Jan Grace 