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Forgiveness of Sins

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Jackie S

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  I John 1:9  As I read this scripture my mind went in four different directions.  Such a familiar passage, and yet … Continue reading →

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I am

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Jackie S

I am a native of my community. I was born and raised in the same local place. Then so moved away and spent a little more than a decade out of state before finding my way back home. That also … Continue reading →

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You are blessed

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Jackie S

As you start your day, I just want to remind you of just how blessed and loved you are. Ephesians1:3-8 holds many truths. I would encourage you to explore for yourself. Among them: God has blessed you with every good … Continue reading →

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The Art of Revenge #Write31Days

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Jackie S

Revenge is a powerful thing.  It is easy to justify retaliation when we have been wronged.  It is easy to share the wrong with others and have them justify retaliation.  But God asks for us to wait on Him to … Continue reading →

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But God

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Jackie S

I have very few memories from child. What few I have that are my own (Not stories told to me or remembered through pictures), are negative memories, But God. I am the youngest of five siblings, my oldest brother is ten … Continue reading →

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Attacks from Others

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jackie S

Daniel 6:1-15  It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jackie S

Many people walk through life with a grudge, waiting for those who hurt them to come and say “I am sorry.”  “I was wrong.”  “I shouldn’t have done _________.”  “Please forgive me.” “Let me make it up to you.”  While … Continue reading →

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God’s Perspective

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jackie S

I often pray “God, help me to see that person as you see them so I can love them with your love.” I think that God gives me glimpses of others, but this week He gave me a true view from His Word. I have been reading in Exodus during my morning devotion and got a view of God’s perspective. Continue reading →

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It Doesn’t Matter

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jackie S

I was reading through the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1, and I noticed something that has escaped my attention until now. There are four women listed in addition to Jesus mother, Mary. My curiosity peaked about the life of these women and why, above the men they represent, they are listed in this otherwise all male genealogy.

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The smallest part

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Jackie S

We started our new discipleship study on Wednesday, the message was “The Church and You.” One of the scriptures was I Cor. 12:12-31, where Paul writes about the importance of the individual parts of the body in comparison to the … Continue reading →

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