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CHURCH GOING VS CHURCH BEING

Romans – “Therefore…” Be careful when you hear words like, “I have been going to this church since my parents and grandparents, it is my church.” “No, I don’t attend, but my parents were Baptist, so I’m Baptist.” “We will … Continue reading

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TAKE HEART!

ACTS – The Acts of God   Truth. We had only five dollars left in the bank account after paying our tithes…were we at the end of our financial health? No, we were rescued with unexpected money to help us … Continue reading

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ENCOURAGEMENT GIVES LIFE

ACTS – Acts of God “There is a time for everything under the sun” proclaims the lamenting wisdom in Ecclesiastes. Most times, we all need encouragement in staying physically, emotionally and spiritually fit for God’s invitations to His work. We … Continue reading

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YOUR GAME IS UP!

ACTS – The Acts of God Holidays can bring it on when you least expect it. An object stirs up a memory from the past. Even a touching commercial can remind us of days gone by, missing what once was. … Continue reading

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BEING LED INSTEAD OF LEADING

ACTS – The Acts of God Extreme “Type A” people like to be in control of the situation. It is the greatest tool in their belt. The first thought of this personality type isn’t to look for who is in … Continue reading

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IF IT IS OF GOD…DON’T LET UP FOR A MINUTE!

ACTS – The Acts of God There are many heart warming stories of tenacity, perseverance, and generosity this time of year. I turn to a puddle of tears at every story depicted. Even a touching commercial causes me to tear … Continue reading

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GRAB FOR THE INITIATIVE!

Matthew – Fulfilled When we are down, we ask, “Why doesn’t someone help us?” In those times of self pity brought on by a plethora of disappointment, we want our needs met for awhile. When we work hard, don’t get … Continue reading

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BECAUSE I AM YOUR SERVANT

Psalms for the Journey I have been in and out of self induced messes my whole life, but I always knew Who to run to for forgiveness first. I am grateful for knowing this, for being taught to stop and … Continue reading

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IN THE CAVE

Psalms for the Journey We all suffer from it from time to time. We give in to it when faced with troubled realities we would rather ignore. But by ignoring it and not asking for help it gets worse. What … Continue reading

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YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE!

Psalms for the Journey Joe Louis’ first fight with Billy Conn took place in June of 1941, at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Billy Conn was a superb, fearless boxer, but he was a natural light heavyweight. He … Continue reading

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