Tag Archives: grace

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A Week After the Election…Now What?

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If you live in the United States and have been displeased about the direction of the country over the last eight years, then you probably voted for Donald Trump. If you’ve felt good about the last eight years and wanted many of the current policies to continue, then you most likely voted for Hillary Clinton. […]

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50 Ways to Slowly Kill Your Marriage (#9)

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From my eBook, “50 Ways to Slowly Kill Your Marriage”… Keep score of all the good things you do and all the bad things your spouse does. There’s no way you’ll ever lose with this one. The scales will always be tipped in your favor! It’s important to remember there’s nothing too big or too […]

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The Zombie-Like Christian Life

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Let’s be honest. How would you describe your Christian life? Would you describe it as frustrating or fulfilling? Are you most often discouraged and defeated or joyful and hopeful? Do you feel like God is more disappointed or delighted in you? If the Christian life hasn’t been working so well, take a moment and read […]

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The Healing

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Every once in awhile I like to re-post this short story I wrote a number of years ago. It’s about legalism, mercy and healing. THE HEALING Phil entered the restaurant, sat down in a booth and waited for his eyes to adjust to the dim light. The lone waitress approached and took his order. Water. […]

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The Vine and the Branch

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Yesterday, we talked about taking a spiritual fitness test. If we’re honest, most of us would say we’re not doing as well as we’d like to do. At least that’s what I’d say. I’d always like to be further along. I’d like to bear more fruit. I’d like to be less tempted by the same […]

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Whose Opinion Matters More?

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According to Merriam-Webster, an “opinion” is: a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter. One person’s opinion on a movie may be very different than another person’s opinion. I’ve heard many people rave about the film, Les Miserables, but also know several women who walked out part way through the […]

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Grace and Peace

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I realized a number of years ago that I really don’t want to walk by faith. That’s a problem because God says things like: “We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “And without faith it is impossible to please God…” Hebrews 11:6 Walking or living by faith means I won’t always see […]