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Learning what the gospel miracle means

Step 12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we will try to carry this message to others who think that Christians are better than everyone else. And what message is that? The message that we … Continue reading

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Don’t be late again

Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we will try to carry this message to others who think that Christians are better than everyone else. They passed a basket with some envelopes I just … Continue reading

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‘It’s a beautiful soup’

Step 11: Choose to rid ourselves of any attitude that is not bathed in gratitude. Gratitude is the genuine byproduct of grace. Like a footprint in the sand, it’s the imprint on a life that grace leaves behind. It’s how … Continue reading

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Take me back

Step 11: Choose to rid ourselves of any attitude that is not bathed in gratitude. Take me back, take me back dear Lord To the place where I first received you. Take me back, take me back dear Lord where … Continue reading

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Surprised by Joy

10. Embrace the state of astonishment as a permanent and glorious reality. It’s the element of surprise that makes astonishment the right word for the true follower of Christ. Our salvation is so entirely undeserved that we never get over … Continue reading

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The latest astonishing news!

Step 10. Embrace the state of astonishment as a permanent and glorious reality. Astonishment is: the first time you see the Grand Canyon, watching a baby being born, seeing a man on the moon, a surfer riding a 50-foot wave, … Continue reading

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Steakhouse Veteran

There is a steakhouse in Centennial, Wyoming, that has been in operation since 1872. We found it when we were sightseeing with our son Chandler in the mountains near where he currently resides. It was a couple of weeks ago … Continue reading

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Looking out for number two

Step 9. Are seeking through prayer and meditation to make a conscious effort to consider others better than ourselves. Have you ever gone to a funeral and learned how fascinating an acquaintance actually was and been sad you hadn’t bothered … Continue reading

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How to be connoisseurs of people

Step 9. Are seeking through prayer and meditation to make a conscious effort to consider others better than ourselves. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only … Continue reading

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Sinner’s Contest

8. Are looking closely at the lives of famous men and women of the Bible who turned out to be ordinary sinners like us. Finding sinners among Old Testament Bible characters is a pretty easy thing to do. These people … Continue reading

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