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Sin Has A Long Reach
Sin is not the number one topic we go to in conversations. As Followers of Christ, we know we are sinners, but we sure don’t want to talk about it. We don’t want sin to be our identity. Actually, sin is not our identity but Christ is. However, if we tell others about our sin,…
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The Blame Game
As human beings, we don’t want to be found guilty for anything, even if we are. It is easier for us to blame others in order to have a reason for our behavior or choices. On the television show, Laugh-in, which aired from 1968 to 1973, Flip Wilson declared, “the devil made me do it!”…
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2025—What Difference Will You Make?
The beginning of the year is the time of self-evaluation. We look at things like health, clutter, spiritual disciplines, and our age. When we do this, we can begin to think “what-if” or “if-only.” Those two phrases are not beneficial to us because they can lead to self-condemnation and anxiety. We must find a better…
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Teaching What is Good!
This week, I had the privilege of visiting one of our church family shut-ins. I wanted to be able to give her some hope and pray with her. She has a hard time keeping her head up, so I got down on the floor to speak to her. As she spoke with me, I knew…
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A Question to Consider!
Why am I here? Is this a question you’ve ever asked yourself? As a follower of Christ, we know the answer is “to bring God glory.” That is a correct answer, but there are times when we may be wondering how in the world that is happening! No one wants to admit to having doubtful…
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Radical Jesus!
Was Jesus radical? We need to start by defining radical. According to dicionary.com, radical means extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms. As we consider this definition, I believe we can say that Jesus was radical. Here are some examples from the Scriptures: “And Jesus stretched out His hand and touched him,…
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Flexibility Christmas 2023
Calendars are great! I love to put things on my calendar. Of course, I always use pencil because of changes that can take place. This year, I had many events on my calendar for celebration of the season. These events included family and friends. However, the week before Christmas, I came down with a sinus…
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So, It Begins
You don’t even have to ask what the “it” is, do you? We all know that “it” refers to the Christmas season with all its busyness. As I think of how fast each one of these days go by, I wonder how in the world I can muster up enough energy to accomplish my list.…
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Compassion Blocked
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 NIV Compassion – a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. (Dictionary.com) We are called to be compassionate with one another.…
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What You Can Learn At Disney World – Part 4
Lesson Four – Followers of Christ are not of the world, however, we are in the world. As you walk through the many streets of Disneyworld, you see many different people. One of the things that really struck me was that people were wearing things I know they would never dare wear in public on…
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