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Awestruck by God

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Jackie S

Vocabulary.com defines Awestruck as: To be awestruck is to be full of complete wonder, amazement, or dread for something. I am awestruck by people who make stepping out look so easy. Through the years I have realized that even those … Continue reading →

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Broken Intent #Write28Days

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Jackie S

Often times in our brokenness we spend so much time looking for someone to blame.  There may really be a person at the root of our pain.  As a teenager, I was raped.  The only person to blame for my … Continue reading →

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True value

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jackie S

There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person’s self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration … Continue reading →

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Perceptions

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Jackie S

My Pastor preached a message today on honor. He reference a few passages and the television show Gold Rush. One of the passages of scripture was:  “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Cranky Christian

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Jackie S

I would love to blame it on The full moon, Mercury being close to the earth last month, Not enough sleep, Working too much, The behavior of those around me, Circumstances outside of my control The series of unfortunate events … Continue reading →

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Talents and Gifts

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Jackie S

I have spent much of my life questioning how I can use my talents for God’s glory.  I think much of the time I have confused my God-given talents with His gifts.  He asked for us to increase or at … Continue reading →

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Satan’s Tool

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Jackie S

Revelation 12:9-11 (KJV) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.  And I heard … Continue reading →

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Met by Attitude

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Jackie S

I was struck with the attitude in responses I heard in this passage this morning during my quiet time. One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to … Continue reading →

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Doing Culture

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Jackie S

I hear a lot about culture in my life. I live in what is called a melting pot area as we have people from all different nationalities pour into our community on a regular basis. Many people want those moving … Continue reading →

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POD #11: The breakthrough story

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Jackie S

Tell the story of any breakthrough, comeback or turnaround you’ve ever had, witnessed or dreamed of. Keep in mind that every story has these things: a beginning, middle and an end a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up a hero, … Continue reading →

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