Category: The Church
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The Christian Voter and What’s At Stake This Election
Let me say up front, I don’t expect to win any popularity contests with this blog, but please hear me out. I welcome your comments, but let’s be respectful of one another. I respect your right as an American to vote as you believe you should. Please give me, and others who may comment here,…
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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 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…
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Hate is a Kingdom of God trait
Everyone knows God is love. Yet I believe we should understand He is capable of hating. A pure, undiluted hate. And as He is, that’s how we’re supposed to be if we, in fact, are followers and imitators of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. But should we hate when we’re part of…
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What is happening to our nation?
“In God We Trust” Those words have been on all U.S. currency since 1957. Which seems a bit odd to me. Because ever since that time, this nation has steadily increased its trust in everything BUT God. However, I don’t believe God is ready to throw in the towel, or ignore those who call on…
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I pity the fool
To the people of this great land who believe you’ve made it as far in life as you have without God, you are to be pitied. To the ones who say, “Leave me alone; I don’t need anyone telling me how wrong I am…”, you are to be pitied. Jesus told the apostle John to…
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Step into the Supernatural
Most people would agree there is a “natural realm”, and a “supernatural realm”. I do. Do you? Hollywood does. So does God. And although He dwells within the supernatural realm, He can easily affect the natural realm without any difficulty (and He wants to!); He simply wants and needs cooperation on our part. I’m not…
Jan Grace 