Gregg Stutts
Gradually, then Suddenly
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In Ernest Hemingway’s novel, The Sun Also Rises, one character asks another, “How did you go bankrupt?” His friend responds, “Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Gradually, then suddenly. Isn’t that how much of life works?’ At least it’s how mine does. And often, the “gradually” part seems to last a long time. Depending on what […]
A Cross Country Christmas
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A 21-Word Prayer
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Jesus has just shared a meal with His disciples. He knows what’s about to happen, how He’ll be arrested, unjustly tried and then crucified. So He heads out to the Mount of Olives with His disciples to pray. He says: “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what […]
The Danger of a Dream
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What Do You See?
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The Eyes of Your Heart
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Things are not as they appear. After Jesus delivers His first public sermon, He comes from the mountain and a man with leprosy approaches him and kneels before Him. “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” […]
Prayer for a Breakthrough
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What is God Looking For?
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My favorite verse in the Bible is Hebrews 11:6… And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Matthew 6:33 is similar… But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will […]