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Did you know that the word “stressed” spelled backwards is “desserts”? That seems like a holy combination. I mean, who doesn’t like desserts? But sometimes desserts don’t like us when it comes to the extra calories and pounds they can produce. Now, there’s nothing wrong with desserts in moderation and proper portions but I want…
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I love how the framers of our nation formed our government. One great system is the formation of our three branches of government. The executive, judicial, and legislative branches provide the necessary process and accountability to ensure no one branch has unequal power. That is, if these systems are followed correctly. But did you know…
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Have you ever allowed anger to overtake you in such a way that you did something stupid? Did your lack of self-control cause you to regret your actions? Recently my two year old son was playing ball with a friend. My son was being selfish, wanted the ball, became angry, and started crying loudly. You…
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My wife read a devotional this morning encouraging her to compliment three people each day which would help build a heart of generosity and kindness. She is already so complimentary, generous, and kind. When she told me this I just smiled real big and waited for my compliment. Sharing God’s kindness with others is crucial…
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Have you ever prayed Scripture for someone? What a concept! You will never run out of things to pray! The Apostle Paul was a master at this. Prayers like Ephesians 3:16-21, Philippians 1:3-6, and 2 Thessalonians 3:16 are just a few of the over forty prayers I read through this morning. One in particular I…
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Jesus is no respecter of persons. That means He loves you no matter if your past is good or bad, your bank account is full or empty, or your skin is black or white – or somewhere in between all of those examples. To Him there is neither, “Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male…
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Disbelief, shock, denial, heaviness, confusion, mourning – those were some of the words I felt deeply as I first heard of the tragic murders of nine innocent Christians who worshipped at Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina this past Wednesday night. How could anyone sit through a prayer service with passionate people of God, espouse…
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Are there some addictive areas in your life that you just can’t shake? “Pastor, I’m not an addict!” Most of the time we think of real addictions like alcohol or drugs when the word “addict” is used but you can be addicted to numerous damaging things. God can set you free from bad habits and…
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Have you ever been asked to babysit? What about housesit? Then you’ve been a steward. In fact if you’ve ever taken care of anything that is someone else’s then you have been a steward. The reality is we all are stewards of everything we “own”. God has entrusted us with our families, relationships, possessions, talents…
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A man who spent a fruitless day fishing picked out three fat fish at the supermarket. “Before you wrap them,” he said to the store manager,” toss them to me, one by one. That way I’ll be able to truthfully tell my wife I caught them.” Have you ever gone fishing and come back empty-handed? …
stephen R Harrison 