Tag: love of God
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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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My Dream
The other night I dreamt I was part of an Easter play, and I was the Christ. I was excited about playing Jesus because, after all, that is definitely a leading role. I figured all I needed to do was walk around in a robe, wear a holy look on my face, glance up towards…
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How Great Is God’s Love?
I’ve heard it said that God’s love is beyond description. I believe I understand what they mean. Yet there is a way one can really grasp the greatness of that love, like they’ve never grasped it before. Here’s a passage from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources…
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God Loves Rainbow Lovers
God loves rainbows and rainbow lovers. Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, “Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the livestock, and every beast of the earth with you, as many as came out…
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Familiarity
Familiarity: -the state of being familiar with something -the state of having knowledge about something -a friendly and informal way of acting or talking There’s an old, well-known expression regarding familiarity. You may never have said it, but I’m certain you’ve heard it. “Familiarity breeds contempt.” In other words, the more we get to know…
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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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God Gave Them Up?
May I ask you a question or two? They’re kind of personal. In the bible passage below, what kind of God do you see? And is this what is known as “hate speech?” A hateful God? A loving God? “Let’s burn ’em in hell” God, or “What else can I do?” God? You decide. “For…
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A Valentine Poem
A heart’s the symbol of a valentine, the valentine, a statement of love. The cross is the picture of love divine, painted by the Father above. O love divine, O perfect one, your love has ransomed me, O lamb of God, O glorious Son, forever I am free. Love dipped his brush into the crimson…
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Reverse the Cycle
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on…
Jan Grace 