Tag: Help
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The Encourager
There’s no doubt in my mind; everyone needs encouragement from time to time. And guess what? We should all know how to BE encouragers. Encouragement can keep someone in the game of life, even when they feel like giving up. Encouragement can help settle a troubled heart, and bring quietness to one’s soul. Encouragement can…
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They’re Coming Home
Do you ever get mad at people who: Waste your time Make you late Dump on you Ignore you Embarrass you Manipulate you Steal from you Are undependable Lie about you Leave you for someone your opposite Well, do you? Do you get angry, or is yours a righteous indignation? Would YOUR treatment of a…
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Ask For Help
People are kind of funny, don’t you think? Maybe odd would be a better word. We can appear so strong, so independent, so very confident. “Excuse me, sir. Would you like some assistance?” “No thanks, I’ve got everything under control.” Inside we’re falling apart. Yet we’d rather lie and wear our plastered smile, than have…
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Subtle Suicide Suggestions
Depression. Have you ever felt depressed? Of course, a lot of people are thinking about it since the news of Robin Williams. Many people have sad moments in their lives, but that’s not the same thing as depression. I know. I’ve felt depression’s cold, steely fingers around my throat. And yes, as a Christian. I…
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Longtime Friends
Have you ever considered the value of friendship? I’m not referring to Facebook friends, or people who are merely an acquaintance. No, I’m talking about people who will walk with you through thick and thin, good times and bad times, whether you have a lot or little. Friends. My wife and I are so blessed.…
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Hypocrisy
Does the number 23 billion mean anything to you? How about the number 487 million? The first number is the amount of money this nation gave to other nations last year, in the name of humanitarian aid. The second number is the amount of tax dollars given to Planned Parenthood last year to fund abortions.…
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Do The Opposite
Even though I may act as though I’m a well of information, I must say this: that absolutely and positively, beyond the shadow of a doubt… I don’t know everything. Just in case you were wondering. But I have learned one or two things along the way. But any 60 year old is bound to…
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Joel Doesn’t Always Smile
People who see me out and about, wearing my ministry face, shouting hallelujahs, may not believe there’s another side of me. I’m not always full of pep. I don’t always have my pastor cloak draped over my shoulders. Actually, there are times I simply want to be left alone so I can brood my life…
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What Does Everything Mean To You?
I saw this commercial the other day. “What does ‘everything’ mean to you?”, asked Samuel L. Jackson for Capital One. Now, for the record, I am NOT endorsing Capital One OR Samuel L. Jackson. But the commercial caught my ear. I think sometimes we forget what the word “everything” really means. We are told to…
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Breaking the Spirit of Poverty (Intro)
God doesn’t have a nickle to His name, but He’s rich. He doesn’t own a Lexus or a Lamborghini, but He always rides in style. He wears no fancy Rolex, but He’s never late. He has never known poverty, and He doesn’t want you or I being chained to the spirit of poverty either. He is rich. He’s…
Jan Grace 