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Have you ever found yourself so busy or consumed by stuff you didn’t find much joy in the whole day? In this topsy turvy world we can rush right past the blessings and joy right in front of us overtaken by endless checklists and constant distractions. Sometimes I get so task oriented or caught up…
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Today in our weekly pastoral staff meeting I discussed with the staff characteristics of a healthy church staff (all while praying we were healthy enough to discuss it, lol). Just a quick note – what a great staff I have! Each of our staff meetings are, in my opinion, full of interaction, brainstorming, praying,…
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“I’m hungry!” Those are words we’ve all said and I hear constantly from three growing kids. As my mom used to say, “I think they have a hollow leg” because nothing seems to ever fill them up! Food is a key element in life. It energizes, sustains, and satisfies our hunger. From snacks to three-square…
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He committed an affair and then had the husband killed in a last-ditch effort to cover his tracks. It was the scandal of the decade for such a high profile leader. For at least nine months he denied these allegations but eventually the news broke. No, this is not the story of some crooked politician…
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I once heard about a contractor who asked his worker to build the next house for their company. The contractor wanted the worker to oversee the entire project. This was the first house the worker had ever built completely on his own. He decided to use second rate materials, cut corners, and pocket the money…
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“They cheated on me. They were caught in adultery.” What is the first thing you think about when you hear those statements? Do you want to condemn, judge, or hate? Perhaps you feel are hurt, denial, or even the desire for revenge? In John 8:1-12 we see a woman caught in adultery that was brought…
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I once heard someone say, “It doesn’t really matter what you believe as long as you are passionate and sincere.” While I admire sincerity and passion, you can be sincerely and passionately wrong. Truth is what matters. John 8:32 says the truth will set us free. What is truth? Is it relative or a matter…
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Do you think, as a Christian, you have been blessed? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think or hear the word “blessed”? Is it money or material blessing? There are so many blessings we as believers have in Christ that have nothing to do with money. Money isn’t a bad…
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Face it…the longer you live, the more opportunities you have to be offended. It’s inevitable. The only way to never be hurt, offended or disappointed is to live alone in a cave in a remote island somewhere far away. Even then, the thought of people from your past can cause you problems if not dealt…
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His heart sank. The news was unbearable and perplexing. It was scandalous! He longed to be married to his sweetheart but now it seems she had been unfaithful to him. How could she cheat on him? To top it off, she was pregnant. Who was the father? Many names went through his head but he…
stephen R Harrison 