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Power and Purpose!

“Should do” Christianity has little power.  Sadly, prayers too often fall into this category of Christian living–it ought not to be so!  A recent report by Lifeway Research portrays the sad state of ‘should do’ praying.  Executive Director, Ed Stetzer summed up the report by saying, “Most people pray when ...

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There is Nothing Hidden…

The ocean floors would be a great place to hide…The earth’s largest mountain range does it, so do canyons deep and wide. 1.5 million different species do it, some only learned of in recent years, and fifty-percent of all life found on our planet does! Most of us will never ...

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Our Hope: Peace In The Valley

‘Know that the LORD is God.  It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.’ Psalm 100:3 (NIV) I often reflect on peace.  There are lots of different kinds of peace: peace with a decision we’ve made; peace of mind; ...

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The Depth of His Love

We won’t know the depths of His love and commitment until we are in the place where everything seems to be falling apart; it feels as if everyone is against you, yet God is still with you, and He whispers in your ear. Ever have one of those days?  Days ...

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Arrest Me, I Surrender

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love (Ephesians 4:1-2 NKJV). Armed with letters from the high priest, a Pharisee, Saul (of Tarsus) attempted putting ...

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Stuffin Yourself Silly

It is not too uncommon for people to grab something, such as a bag of potato chips, and sit in front of the television. You continually dip your hand into the bag, and before you know it; the bag is empty. After all, who can eat just one chip, right? ...

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Whoa! What’s That Smell?

There are many ways to begin each new day.  Some people like to start with a series of stretches or perhaps a morning jog.  For some, nothing says “good morning” like a nice, hot shower.  Others need a hearty breakfast to get their minds churning and their bodies moving.  As ...

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