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  • Listening to God +

    Scripture 1 Chronicles 22 11 “Now, my son, the Lord be with you, and may you have success and build… Read More

  • August Devotional: Repentance +

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Reflection

Fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame...by Julie Moore

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Tom Cruise as Stacy Jaxx – 
Fame made him pure-T 
cray-zeeee.
I’ve been thinking about my last post – about how big my head got just because I had an article in the paper that people complimented – and it occurred to me… If putting myself out there in such a mild way was so … um… harmful for me, clearly I wouldn’t be able to handle a bigger piece of that pie… I mean, how do pastors do it?
 
My own brother has worn “the cloth,” so I am well aware that pastors are just people, they’re out there… writing weekly sermons, and maybe articles and books… people see them every week or so, focus on their words, and maybe even take notes, and follow up with an email or other attempt to discuss. There is plenty of evidence (scandals) that there are hazards to being a religious leader.

Read more: Fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame...by Julie Moore

Expect God's Favor by Syliva Gunter

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SylviaPsalm 5:12 "For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." And Job 10:12 "You gave me life and showed me kindness, and in your providence watched over my spirit."

Beloved one, know the assurance of your Father's blessing, his presence, his favor, and his surrounding grace.

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Favorites

  • Falling in Love With God +

    “falling in love with God,” as Boa’s subtitle for the facet explains. In this approach we attempt to enter into… Read More

  • An Infallible Assurance: John Donne +

    Our God is not out of breath, because he hath blown one tempest, and swallowed a Navy: Our God hath… Read More

  • At the Feet of Jesus: We Fall Down +

    Chris Tomlin We fall down and lay our crowns At the feet of Jesus The greatness of Your Mercy and… Read More

  • I am Not a Robot, I am a Unicorn: Learning How to Communicate in a Fallen World +

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Hidden Blessings

  • The other Lord's Prayer by Michael Reeves +

    Mike Reeves discusses  the love of Jesus for us in the way he prays  to the Father, reflecting on his… Read More

  • Enjoying Christ Constantly by Mike Reeves +

    Exceptional discussion of how the Song of Songs Read More

  • The Significance of the Trinity Underpinning the Great Doctrines of the Reformation - Michael Reeves +

    Can we ever afford to be vague about the nature and identity of our God? Read More

  • Worship, The Trinity, Music by Michael Reeves +

    Michael Reeves speaking to the worship leaders Read More
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