life
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We all go through hard times, no matter how much we love God. The past several weeks have been extremely trying for me. I have struggled physically with an infection that refuses to leave my body. I have had my heart broken by close family. I’ve struggled with my own weakness and sins and allowed… Read more
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Why do we look to others for our deliverance?We hope a knight in shining armor will save us. We believe the right person, the right job, the right church, the right opportunity will give us the peace, freedom and success we need.I know from personal experience no one can give me freedom but Jesus.I can… Read more
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If you live here in the South, I am sure you have heard the phrase “like a deer in headlights.” The phrase describes someone who freezes up, unable to move or think in unexpected situations. In my early twenties, one night after work, I was driving home when a deer suddenly crashed into my windshield.… Read more
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Yesterday after attending the 10 a.m. service at The Jefferson Church —Bobby, Memaw and I went to eat at the Braselton, Cracker Barrel. We were feeling great after a powerful sermon and were sure we would beat the church crowd and just slide right into a table at the Cracker without any hesitation. WRONG! OH!… Read more
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Yes you! It doesn’t matter if your past is more sordid than the woman at the well who had five failed marriages and was living with a man who wasn’t her husband. Jesus knew all of this, and He still used her to make a difference. If you have been abused and used like David’s… Read more
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So often, we want OUT of a difficult situation. We’re not interested in what’s best in the long run; we want relief now. I remember when our daughters wore braces. Every month, the orthodontist would tighten the wires on their teeth so much that their teeth would ache for days. If you asked them during… Read more
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Even when we are doing what Jesus tells us to do, it is sometimes very difficult and hard work. There are times when I feel ‘agitated (troubled and filled with fear and dread)’ (v.50, AMP). Today, while reading Mark chapter 6, I noticed the disciples were ‘straining at the oars, because the wind was against… Read more
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Do you check your spirit? In Luke 18:9-14, the Pharisee prays self-righteously, boasting about his religious practices, including fasting twice a week and paying tithes. In contrast, the tax collector humbly prays for mercy, and Jesus highlights the tax collector’s humility. So many times, we worship and seek after the wrong things. I know this… Read more
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Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. When our four daughters were still young we always sat down at the dinner table each evening and ate together. It became a time of bonding and sharing our day. Some days were filled with laughter and joy others with heated arguments, but no matter what… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 