Tag: Encouragement
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Utensils in the kitchen drawer
Okay, so I’m a guy. I look like a guy and act like one, as well. I do, however, ask for directions (sometimes). Around the house my wife will hear me asking, “Where are the BBQ tongs? Where can I find our meat thermometer?” “Right where it was the last time you asked me, and…
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Your pain can be a catalyst for hope.
I published a short post yesterday entitled, “When it hurts like hell.” In it I talked about pain that is so bad it feels like God has abandoned you. Pain so strong it’s impossible to make any sense out of it. While I was in no way attempting to equate anyone’s pain with unimaginable conditions…
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Are Preachers Ever Guilty Of Jealousy?
The biggest day of the year for church attendance has come and gone. Easter Sunday, the number one day of the year when pastors and church leaders around the globe attempt to woo the masses into visiting their church, and hopefully, become a regular member. Although I’m no longer a pastor, haven’t been for over…
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All You’ll Ever Need Is Found At The Mercy Seat
There’s a place in this universe, though it was created for every man, woman, and child who’d ever grace this planet, far beyond the reaches of the most powerful telescope. A place not made with human hands, but a place where every sin-stained hand can find complete cleansing. A place ignored by some and cursed…
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Have You Allowed Your Dream To Die?
Every once in a while I listen to what the preacher says. Oh, I always hear them, like a lot of folks. But I sometimes actually listen. Today was one of those days. He began with the scripture, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint.” (Proverbs 29:18 ESV) Another translation says…
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Do YOU Have A Healthy Smile?
I’ve heard it said, and maybe you have as well, that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. Many people believe it, but there are some who emphatically don’t. Searching the Internet, I discovered quite an array of opinions. For example, there are those who believe the old adage, claiming it takes 43…
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Encouraged By The Beaver
Guest Author – Phyllis Grace I came across this link on Facebook today from Jerry Mathers, who was the star of the old TV show that began in the 50’s, Leave it to Beaver. He was sharing on the occasion of Gus the Fireman’s (Burt Mustin’s) date of birth. He told how he enjoyed working…
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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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Cheering Them On
Lately I’ve come to realize that I haven’t always been very encouraging when it comes to the younger generation. It’s not as though I’ve said bad things to them, or about them. But I’ve not always viewed them as worthy of my “praise”, if you know what I mean. After all, how could they be…
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TSA Security Officers and Preachers
Just recently I noticed a similarity between TSA security officers and preachers. Maybe more than one. Yeah, more than one. Besides the fact that both have a job to do, there’s something about TSA men and women that makes me think of preachers. TSA folks are, at times, in your face. Why? Because they don’t…
Jan Grace 