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Life can sometimes be just plain frustrating. Things happen to us that we don’t like. We get put into situations that we don’t enjoy. We have to do things that we don’t want to do. Truth is, there isn’t a question of if things are going to go wrong, but when they are going…
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We have heard it said that 20% of the people in most churches do 80% of the work. While that stat seems to be accurate and correct, we can’t forget about the 20% that do choose to invest in the ministry of the local church. I think our tendency is to try to get…
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Scripture: Romans 2:29 “No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.” Devotion: We…
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The volunteer base in most churches is horrible. Most churches have trouble finding good volunteers and just as much trouble keeping volunteers. There are, however, always some that are willing to do whatever needed, whenever needed. These are the ones that understand that the work they volunteer to do is important to the church,…
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Scripture: John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Devotion: While I know very little about gardening, I do understand one concept: in order for a plant to grow, it…
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Scripture:1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Devotion:Life often seems like one tedious task after another. Sometimes the routine that we get in seems to have no bearing on our lives, much less eternity. The result, we go through the…