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Ahhh, to be young again. Sometimes I wish I could go back and re-live my childhood days, as they seem a far cry from some of the headaches and heartaches I’ve gone through in my later years. Still, I thank God for the journey—for the wisdom I gained along the ...
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August, 2015
- 17 August
Heartbreak Often Precedes Revelation
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (John 4:18 NIV) A relationship that is anointed by God has a deep sense of unity and peace, unexplainable. It will ...
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How Should Christians Respond to Sinners?
“Go tell that long tongue liar, go tell that midnight rider, tell the rambler, the gambler and the back biter, tell them that God’s going to cut you down.” –Johnny Cash How should Christians talk to sinners, be they drug addicts, homosexuals, thieves, rapists, compulsive gamblers, alcoholics, sex addicts or ...
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The Ten Plagues of America – Which Idols Would be Struck?
Did you know that each of the 10 plagues of Egypt was a strike against a specific Egyptian god? In a previous post, we examined how even God’s judgments reveal His mercy, and one purpose of the plagues was that the Egyptians might know the One True God and be ...
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The Patience of God
Have you ever considered the patience of God? He ignored the sins of mankind since the fall of Adam and Eve. He is so patient that He waited until the fullness of time when He sent Jesus Christ to die for all of mankind and passed over more sins then ...
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The Opinions of Others: Should it Matter?
Everybody got something to say about everything. Yet half of the time, it’s much ado about nothing. It’s for us to pass the opinions of others through the sieve of our minds, and sift out the junk that doesn’t make sense. The opinions of others can either help us up ...
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“About A Mile” Makes a Splash in Christian Music
Jesus carried His cross about a mile . . . how far will you carry yours? This is the description you’ll find on About A Mile’s Twitter account. It doesn’t say “Christian band.” It doesn’t even identify who they are, exactly. Instead, that very small piece of real estate on ...
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Spice Up Your Life With Cinnamon
Originating from wild trees native to South America, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean, a reddish-brown spice has warmed our hearts and homes and offered a delicious ingredient for quick breads and apple pies. Cinnamon has been used for several millennia. In addition to its culinary value, it was also used ...
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Finding the Good Investor
Planning for the future is a necessity in life. Whether investing for retirement, college, or long-term savings, intentional preparation is a pivotal component of financial health. As an investor in the market exchange, it is important to educate yourself on the potential workings of the economic realm to become aware ...
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Living the words: In God we Trust
Times of unrest have great potential for building faith–individually as well as nationally. Words without substance are deadly; life dusts off our pretenses. That is something to celebrate! The history of “In God We Trust” reveals the process beautifully! Just seven months after the first shots were fired in the ...
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