Imperfection Versus Value

In my thoughts, I had made the word imperfect synonymous with worthless, unusable, and to be discarded. And, unfortunately in this case, what I focused my thoughts on began to guide my behaviors. My self-worth suffered greatly and negatively affected my relationships. But did you know that God’s thoughts about ...

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Part II Serving to Serve or Be Noticed?

“After she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside ’The teacher is here,’ she said, ‘and is asking for you.’ When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him. (John 11:28-29) Manipulation is defined as a way to control or influence a ...

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The Superhero Cat: Tara

Zechariah 4:10” Do not despise these small beginnings……. This certainly was the case in Bakersfield, California on May 14, 2014. Jeremy Triantafilo, a 4 year old was innocently riding his bicycle up the driveway. Suddenly out of thin air the next door neighbor’s dog raced around the corner running up ...

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“Jesus Wept”

“Jesus Wept” By Joel B. John 11:35 Jesus wept John 11:35 wins the prize for being the shortest verse in the Holy Bible. However, even though it is small, it still packs a punch when we look at what it accomplishes. So, because of this, I’m going to take a ...

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Skip Church And Go Help Your Neighbor

Skip Church And Go Help Your Neighbor By John Livingston Clark For several years the church I attend cancelled services one Sunday per year. It was called Service on Sunday, or S.O.S. The purpose was to live out our faith by doing projects for our neighbors and within the community. ...

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