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Fragile Clay Jars

We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. (2 Corinthians 4:7) This is … Continue reading →

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‘Will someone please turn on the lights’

For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6) When … Continue reading →

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Agents of the Holy Spirit

Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up. We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth … Continue reading →

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How to work really hard and end up with nothing.

We are confident of all this because of our great trust in God through Christ. It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God. He has enabled us to be … Continue reading →

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‘When I came to the city of Troas…’

When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with … Continue reading →

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See Yourself As Barbara Walters

I love to be interviewed. I love being asked what I think about such-and-such because I love to talk. I even like hearing myself talk. That may be fine for an interview, but that’s about the only time it’s okay. … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Options

Your Catch today is an assignment (if you choose to accept it). I would like you to hear the talk I delivered yesterday live at our Church at the Catch on our Facebook site. I believe it’s an important rendering … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Hard Conversation

by Doug Stevens To prepare for a difficult conversation … Tune your heart with Grace and Truth, always seek to re/build Trust. Assume the posture of Humility, unleash your capacity for Empathy.

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A Post About Posting

by Doug Stevens A post on social media about an issue that carries any controversial connotation (and so many do these days, even if unintentionally) is almost always about more than the issue itself, and the comments provoked are evidence … Continue reading →

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Buzzwords

Buzzword: a fashionable word or phrase used frequently within a specific profession or field that often sounds technical or authoritative but loses its precise meaning through overuse. Some of us criticize the culture of victimization … because it stigmatizes and … Continue reading →

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