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A Kind of Sacrifice
There is kind of sacrifice the world will never understand, a kind of obedience to God that is crazy, no insane! You can see it in the Bible over and over. Only those who truly know God can follow such a calling and only those who truly love Him will. Any person can choose this…
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The Favored One
Which life do you think God can use more: one who has only known beauty, pleasure and recognition or one who is familiar with suffering, ridicule and belittlement? Which person has more depth, more wisdom and more strength for others to drawl from? Many flaunt their status and wealth as proof that they are special.…
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Our Greatest Gifts
The only thing we can take with us to heaven is our hearts. Therefore, the greatest gifts are the ones that shape it. The trials that stretch us, prune us and chisel us inside, these are the most beautiful gifts of love! And, the hotter it is, the greater the gift!!! Rejoice always and again…
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The Grace of God
Sin isn’t a germ you catch in the bathroom at Target. Sin is a choice. Once I understood this, it set me free! “What? I don’t have to be a slave to sin?! I can simply chose to do what’s right!” God makes a way every time! THROUGH the power of His Holy Spirit, He…
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Confident Reward
Jesus was the most secure and confident man to walk the planet. He knew He was the Son of God and yet, He was the most humble and meek. He chose to be the servant of all. He was not threatened by earthly men and their earthy kingdoms. He knew His place and reward in…
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The Praise of Man
Running after the praise of man is futile. You can chase it for a thousand miles, finally grasp it and then it’s gone again. It is idolatry and I will have no part in it. I may not have many friends. I may not be popular, but I will please the Lord.
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Leap of Faith
Sometimes the Lord calls us to take a leap of faith, while our feelings, circumstances and past disappointments scream at us “Don’t Trust God Here!” He calls to us to blindly step out like Indiana Jones. “But, Lord, look at the canyon below. There’s no way I can trust You here. It’s too much.” We…
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Greatest Joy
One day the Church will be a spotless bride. But, if you are looking for that now, you may be sadly disappointed. You will have to be the mature one first. You will have to be quick to forgive, quick to overlook offenses. You will have to continually love with no return. You will have…
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Just Like Jesus
God is both perfectly love and He is perfectly just. He calls us to holiness and He calls us to mercy. To become like Him, is the ultimate challenge. We are all born with strengths and weaknesses. For some of us, we are justice-based. We see injustice and our insides scream! “That’s not fair! Someone…
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Overcoming Life
At certain times I notice I feel discouraged or angry and I’m not sure why. I scan my heart to figure out what is going on. A thought will come to me and I realize I am believing a lie. The enemy has quietly snuck into my heart and planted deceit. How often I wish…
