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Your Spiritual Walk Affects Others
Recently I drove through part of a neighborhood I had not been in for a while. I was struck by how its appearance had deteriorated since the last time I had been there. There were severely overgrown yards. Some of the houses showed the need for major repairs as windows were missing or shutters were…
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Surrender to God’s Call to Change
You have probably heard about the recent controversy involving a well-known restaurant chain’s plan to rebrand itself. Among the changes in the works, until a later reversal was made, were a different logo and the remodeling of their facilities, including moving away to some degree from its old-fashioned, country style of décor. Many have spoken…
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Celebrate Your Spiritual Victories
My youngest grandson had been on the verge of transitioning from crawling to walking for several weeks. Appropriately enough, it was on the day of his first birthday that he took a combination of steps that could officially be considered his initial walk. He even chose a special location for the event. His family was…
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Trust God in Difficult Times
I was driving through downtown Atlanta on my way home after visiting my dad in the hospital. We had been experiencing a roller coaster ride of progress and setbacks over the previous ten days since my dad had broken his hip. That particular afternoon had been a very discouraging one due to my dad’s increased…
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The Lord Can Keep Us from Falling
My dad was in the hospital recently, recovering from surgery after having fallen and breaking his hip. I noticed outside his room was a brightly colored placard reading “Fall Risk.” It served as a reminder to everyone, especially the staff, that this patient had mobility issues and was susceptible to falling. He didn’t need to…
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Tony Elder, Author/Pastor 