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My Mistakes

How much of my mess can God actually forgive?

God can forgive all of our mistakes, sins, and failiures.

Be Like the Dumpster

Why would you ever want to be like a dumpster?

A dumpster with the word grace written on it reminds Tammy Marcelain of the great work that God can do in our lives to bring hope and joy and meaning when we receive His grace.

No Jobs in Heaven?

You going to join me at the heavenly beach hut?

A lighthearted look at heaven and the joy that awaits us there: it's like a beach and not really a job.

Where to Find the Help of a Friend?

Do you have any idea how many there actually are?

With so many lonely people out there, how are we going to be like Jesus and God and minister to their loneliness and isolation?

The Greatest Miracle of All

What is the greatest blessing that we have in Christ?

While there are many miracles in the Bible, the greatest miracle of all is a changed life!

Heaven

How long will your stay be?

A joke about HMO's leads to some interesting oberservations about heaven and the fact that everyting on earth is temporary.

Class of 1966

Wow, where did all these old people come from?

God doesn't change, but we go to reunions and find out we are changing, getting old, just like everyone else.

Growth and Change

Are you ready to grow and be changed?

Change comes from following the principles in the good ol' Bible given to us by God!

Change is Constant

Do you really want things to quit changing?

Change is inevitable and we should appreciate many of the changes, but we need to trust in God who does not change.

More than Change

Surely you want to do something a little deeper than just another coat of pain?

External changes won't cut it, we need real spiritual transformation which comes from the Spirit of God.

Hold to His Hand

Whose hand do you hold when things get tough?

In the middle of our struggles, we need to remember that we need to reach out for God's unchanging hand.

Unity?!

Where do we begin the work of genuine unity?

Acts 15 becomes a great way to gain principles for building unity in the church today.

Bait the Hook

What do you expect of yourself when you pray?

While we don't expect to do the work to make prayer work, we must at least engage ourselves in the task we pray for.

Forgiveness!

Will you tell them this important truth?

Like a mom, God forgives completely.

Fruitcake of the Heart

So what are you doing holding on to that in your heart?

We hang on to so much unnecessary and unhelpful stuff that we need to let go and forgive.

Run the Race

Are you running to win the victory?

Sin entangles and causes us to stumble and fall rather than running victoriously, whether the sin is our own or the sin of others against us.

Jury Duty

When can a conviction lead to an acquittal?

A murder trial ends up in a conviction and acquittal because of a conversion!

Life Balance

Are you too hard on yourself?

Perfectionism is not a godly trait, but a trait that makes life miserable and puts us out of balance.

Failure Notice

Do you feel like your prayers bounced and came back to you?

Our prayers get to God, they don't bounce back to us and we can be sure about that because Jesus intercedes for us.

Embellishment Opportunities

Have you felt the clean up of the Master's brush?

A mom's work at writing Scripture on her daughter's wall leads to a great opportnity to learn about God's grace.

It's a Process

Don't give up on the changes that need to occur!

Transformation, sanctification takes time in the real world of our lives, but God won't give up on us.

Storm Peace

Can you rest securely when the storm winds blow?

We can pray for our families and our children to help be prepared for the difficult times come.

Change and Growth

What motivates us to change and growth?

If we are going to change and grow, we're going to have to know what motivates that kind of change: affection, acceptance, and self-respect.

First Loves

Why is the loss of passion for the Lord taken so lightly?

For God, losing our loving passion for His Son and His Kingdom is a major concern and we should repent!

Way of God's Blessing

Have you turned to God's way of blessing?

God blesses us by giving us Jesus and also a holy lifestyle.