Tag: focus
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A Radical Faith
Have you ever thought deeply about the parable of the shrewd steward? If you recall, his master demanded that he make an accounting of all of his dealings because the master was going to fire the steward. The steward, afraid that he would be unable to work or beg, came up with a plan. He…
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Traditions
People like creating traditions. We have them in our families. We have them in our communities. The military is full of them. The church has theirs too. There is nothing inherently bad about traditions. The real question is: Do they still mean something to us? That’s the thing about traditions – They can become substitutes…
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Thanksgiving Clears the Eyes
At this time of year we hear people say words of gratitude. We have thanksgiving services. We gather together for the thanksgiving meal. Yet, being truly thankful can be a struggle. There are many obstacles to thankfulness. The first is a struggle with circumstances. The struggle is our focus. We focus on what we don’t…
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Touching the Throne of God
Revelation 4:8 declares that the four living creatures say “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.” Have you ever thought about what that would be like? What would it be like to just say, all the time and without stopping, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord…
Pastor John D Jakes 