Stephen R Harrison
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I am loving how our church is stepping up and becoming a church without walls – real salt and light. Matthew 5:14-16 in The Message Bible says, ““Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going…
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“But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57 Easter is about Jesus’ resurrection from the dead after dying for our sins on the cross at Calvary. While many will hide eggs, give presents, and have family meals, Easter isn’t really about any of that. …
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“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21) Do you have a favorite TV show? I like anything that has to do with history, mystery and suspense. A recent statistic states that the average American spends 15 years of his or her life in front of the television set—15…
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Why is saying “I’m sorry” so difficult? Those few words can mean the difference between a restored and broken relationship. I remember once in the 5th grade when another boy and I started fighting the teacher made us apologize and hold hands while the other students passed by during lunch. We really didn’t mean we…
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Everyone has a morning routine to jumpstart their day. A good prayer to pray every morning is Psalm 139:23-24. “Search me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Praying Scripture is a sure way to…
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We’re having a baby! Nothing feels better than the realization you’re expecting a child. Sadly, those emotions of joy and excitement can turn to grief and despair when you lose a child. Nothing is more traumatic and painful than the tragic loss of a child. After all, kids are supposed to outlive their parents. This…
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God does not work in condemnation, guilt, and shame. He doesn’t say, “Shame on you” but “shame OFF you.” Condemnation, guilt, and shame are tools of Satan meant to tear you apart. Satan is a thief and his goal is to steal, kill, and destroy your life (John 10:10a). Jesus came for us to enjoy…
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When you think of “Happily Ever After” what do you think about? Perhaps you think of Prince Charming and Cinderella? I think about my wedding and how I want to be married to one woman for a lifetime. I’m reminded of Adam and Eve. They were the first Valentine, experienced the first marriage, and lived…
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The Gospel is the great equalizer. It places everyone, regardless of race, social status, and gender on the same level. Galatians 3:28 tells us, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” The context of this verse is salvation. …
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We live in a world with a changing culture. Not only is it changing, I believe it is sliding rapidly off a steep cliff away from Biblical truth and Godly standards for living. As a Christian, how do you respond to a world with an ever changing culture? What is truth? Does truth change with…
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