Tag: Jesus
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Some “Last Days” Thoughts
“Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it.” (Psalm 105:38 ESV) There’s coming a day, and what a glorious day it will be, when the Church, the Body of Christ, followers of Jesus, the remnant of believers, will be called into the very presence of God. Some call it…
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Needed: Revival In America
Where will the next Great Awakening begin? Will it be somewhere in America? With every true revival, a great shaking of religious tradition occurs. Is it possible that the American Church will witness such a degree of shaking? Will the epicenter of the Holy Spirit induced shaking be a large denomination, or a small church…
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The Man Who Would Be King
Once upon a time in a world much like our own, lived a man who had only one ambition. He wanted to be king. It didn’t matter to him which nation he ruled; he just wanted to be king. As far back as he could remember, he wanted to be king. Each night before he…
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My Thoughts About Gay Pride
I believe this nation has had all it can stand where political correctness is concerned. Correctness? Who came up with that one anyway? Do you want to know what it was that got me started on this tirade? Tonight, in my hometown, there’s a Capital Pride Parade. Why should that bother me? Does it not…
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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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That’s NOT what we needed, pastor!
It was a Sunday morning many years ago. As I was walking up to the platform to begin the church service a couple stopped me to let me know they had been praying for me. I was absolutely delighted… …until they added, “God has told us what you’re supposed to preach. If you don’t, we…
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That’s Some Serious Believing!
I’m a little bit puzzled. I hear people boast about not believing in God. Why? Is it a sign of strength, maturity, or independence? Is it an admirable quality; one that should be added to the Six Pillars of Character? Let’s see if you can follow my line of reasoning for just a moment. In…
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What Do You Believe About Jesus?
Have you ever heard of Jesus? Who do people say that he is? Or was? What have you heard? Some have called him Elijah; others, John the Baptist. What do you say? I’ve heard some people refer to him as Lucifer’s brother. Yes, and there are those who believe we evolved from monkeys. One of…
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I Tried To Ignore Him
For as long as I can remember, my wife and I wanted a daughter. We used to walk through the moonlit streets of Capernaum, late into the night, hand in hand, discussing names we’d like to give to a daughter. That is, if God would bless us with something so precious. Now I’m not what…
Jan Grace 