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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…
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. But it is quickly becoming the lost holiday. Halloween costumes and decorations line the shelves at the end of September and Christmas items follow right behind. Rarely will you see thanksgiving mentioned except in the phrase “after-Thanksgiving sale” for Christmas. It is slowly losing its significance. Biblically, we…
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Do you have any regrets in this life? I sure do. There are some clothing and hair styles I regret. There are some words I’ve said and left unsaid I regret. Some of my action and inaction is regrettable. Regret is rooted in condemnation, guilt, and shame. Regret tells you you’ll always be enslaved to…
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Ever feel deflated? Not like Tom Brady’s football, but simply worn out? Recently while I was on a hill operating a backhoe and turning with a full load the front right tire deflated. The tire popped off the rim and the air rushed out making an obvious loud hissing sound. I managed to put the…
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Recently I helped my family finish tearing down an old barn on their property. It was probably 75 years old! As we cleaned up the rotting wood and rubble I found lots of interesting things lost over the years (not to mention the bees and snake that found us). There were unique hand tools, rusted…
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Anyone deal with anxiety? Me too. Surprised? Stress, fear, worry, uncertainty and a host of other anxiety issues come at all of us in varied proportions. Sometimes anxiety hits us when we least expect it. The other day I was headed to an important meeting I thought started at 3:30pm. It actually started at 3pm.…
stephen R Harrison 