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WHEN WE TRY TO out-god GOD…Yikes!

ACTS – The Acts of God Remember the old chorus…And they’ll know we are Christians by our….rules and cultural traditions? Outsiders looking in might think so. We are guilty still as God’s people to “train” new believers in our ways, … Continue reading

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HE IS GOD…and we are not.

ACTS – The Acts of God It happens today to the best of leaders by the people they serve. Leaders give themselves to God’s service, obey His will and fulfill His mission in their lives. Others see their success by … Continue reading

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A WHISPERING CAMPAIGN

ACTS – The Acts of God God is in it. God is guiding you as you do His work and obey His call. Ministry to others is going well. New believers are a result of God’s work. So evil pulls … Continue reading

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JUST THE FACTS

ACTS – The Acts of God Some of you will be old enough to remember the television show, Dragnet, shown only in black and white (yes, it’s that old). Joe Friday was the lead detective who spoke in direct, matter … Continue reading

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LIVING IN AND BY GOD’S GRACE

ACTS – The Acts of God The best leaders (and teachers) begin with the conversation with what you already have heard and know and then take you a little farther down the road of your thinking by introducing you to … 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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WHEN GOD IS IN IT…

ACTS – The Acts of God   Has there ever been a time in your life when you made a decision that you knew might get you in trouble later? You are probably thinking of those times right now and … Continue reading

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GOODNESS GETS GOD’S ATTENTION,  BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

ACTS – The Acts of God Today we read about a Gentile who got God’s attention because of his kind heart. This man always helped others when needed. He even led his household to worship God. He had a habit … 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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JUST SAY YES

ACTS – The Acts of God Why do we always have to know why before we do anything at all. It begins at an early age so this must be a natural phenomenon. Our parents told us to do something … Continue reading

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