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God’s Protection Over Us

You have probably figured out by now, especially if you watch the news, that you cannot count on the people and the environment around you always being safe. I made a personal decision a long time ago to stop watching the news because of…
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Where Sin Abounds, Grace Superabounds

All my life I had struggled with being late. Believe me, it was a chronic problem. I can even remember running down my subdivision street, chasing the school bus fairly often in elementary school as a result of standing in front of the bathroom…
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There’s No Bad News In The Good News

When we share the gospel with people, but present it as a works based religion (not the real gospel), it may look like we are encouraging spiritual maturity, but what we are actually creating are just more Pharisees. Why? Because when people…
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Make A Positive Impact

If you are a Jesus-follower, Jesus said you are the light of the world! Wow! A few months ago someone who had influence over my girls, Angel and Starr, at the time, asked a whole group of kids the following question: What did Jesus say about…
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We’ve Got Nothing Left To Prove

When I started my worship playlist this morning during my walk, the first song that popped up was He Knows My Name by Francesca Battistelli.  What a great way to start my walk with these lyrics: I don't need my name in lights I'm…
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Do I Have To Confess My Sins For God To Forgive Me?

This message about 1 John 1:9 by Dr. Creflo Dollar was just too good and too clearly laid out for me not to share it! Do We Have To Confess Our Sins For God To Forgive Us? I know this is a loaded question and has caused great debate among…
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Grace Based Holiness – A Brilliant Message by Dr. Creflo Dollar

Friends, I just finished watching such an amazing message by Dr. Creflo Dollar titled Grace Based Holiness. I must've cried 45 minutes straight because there was such a strong anointing on this teaching. You'll see what I mean when you watch…
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Compulsive Introspection Is Neither Humble Nor Holy

Someone shared a sad story with me recently about a person who is compulsively introspective. Another unfortunate part of the story is that this person has a large amount of influence over others and is teaching many others to live this same…
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Fame or Faithfulness?

I'm a thinker. I love to process life and I also love to write about life! Our family just finished up a week of volunteering at our church, St. Louis Family Church's JUMP Camp. I know all four of us would agree that it was one of the best…
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Do You Really Believe God Is ONLY Good?

When I read this daily devotion (below) from Pastor Joseph Prince recently, I knew I wanted to share it with you. First, some personal thoughts: I've come to the sad conclusion that there may be more Christians who believe wrong about God…