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Support Your Fellow Sojourners
Recently my wife and I enjoyed a couple of days at a retreat sponsored by our church association. It took place at a state park in North Georgia known for its waterfall. For those who wish to attempt it, there is a wooden structure of steps and decks one can climb or descend to go…
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The Broken Are Not Beyond God’s Reach
“It isn’t salvageable.” That was the verdict being handed down to me from my dentist about a cracked tooth. What had started out as a broken crown turned out to be a broken tooth. And it wasn’t a minor fracture which could be repaired. The crack was so severe and deep that the tooth could…
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Hope for Those Experiencing Loss
Over this past week I have been involved in a couple of funerals – presiding over one and preparing for another. For some pastors with larger congregations, that might be a typical week or even less busy than usual. However, in my case as a pastor of a small church it is definitely more unusual.…
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Your Sin Is Covered
We are covered. If you live in parts of the South this time of year, you know what I am talking about. For several weeks, everything gets covered by a coating of pine pollen. Anything exposed to the outdoors ends up with a yellowish tint. The powdery substance can even make its way inside our…
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Reminders from the Three Crosses
Last Sunday morning I arrived at the church building to find a bag hanging on the door. It wasn’t one of those we have received in the past which contained advertisements or promotional materials. No, this bag contained what was apparently intended to be an anonymous gift. Inside was what looked like a nice handcrafted…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 