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Something Is Wrong with This Picture
I see it over and over. The latest example I witnessed was when a celebrity had been released from prison. He thanks God for his newfound freedom and shares what sounds like an evangelical testimony of someone who has been saved through faith in Jesus. However, shortly afterwards I hear the same person cursing while…
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Our Detour May Be God’s Chosen Path
Last week I visited one of our church members who was recovering from surgery at a rehabilitation facility. As I was preparing to leave, I debated in my mind whether or not I should use this opportunity to go and check on my elderly parents. I talk to my mom each day and had visited…
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God Can Make Us Inwardly Beautiful
On my regular commute to our church building, I pass several houses that are currently up for sale. I have noticed the typical real estate signs next to the road at those locations, often including a picture and contact information for the agent involved. Recently I spotted a secondary marker that was added in front…
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Let’s Surrender to God’s Will for Us
As I walked into the garage, I noticed one of those unusual giant beetles crawling along the baseboard. Since I was about to leave and close the garage door, I decided for its own good that I would try to guide the insect to safety and freedom. However when I got it out on the…
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The Holy Spirit Guides You and Me
I cannot remember ever hearing the Holy Spirit being mentioned on news reports to the degree it was done last week. Sometimes God is referred to, or even Jesus at times, but rarely do we hear much about what some consider to be the more mysterious member of the Holy Trinity. Even in some churches…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 