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When the Favored of God Fall

November 1, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

It would be hard to believe that God’s favored children could fall from a place of goodness, influence, status and standing, unless we could read in God’s Word where this … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: circumstances, enemy, favor, feelings, God, Jesus, pray, sovereignty, surrender, trust, Wait

You Need Some Help

October 18, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

You may think it’s easy, but the ability to abide in Christ and in God’s love is going to take some help.  You need help and so do I, but … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: abide, abiding, ability, God, help, helper, Holy Spirit, Life, power, truth

You May Not Like This

October 17, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

For those who desire to stay in close fellowship with God and enjoy the blessings associated with that fellowship, there’s a critical truth that has to be understood and applied … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: abide, commandments, dwell, fellowship, joy, love, obedience, obey, religious, truth

Exhausted

October 13, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

Who knew kindergarten was so exhausting?  At some point in time, the strength you have to go and do and to be engaged in will run out.  That happens in … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: endure, faith, Renew, renewal, Rest, serve, Strength, trust, Wait, work

That’s Your Part!

October 5, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

Believe it or not, God will not do everything for you, you will have to do some things yourself.  Perhaps you’ve already discovered this truth, but the longer I walk … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: action, faith, God, Jesus, obedience, verbs, works

Signs You are Stuck

October 1, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

The scenery of your life never changes. You are busy, but you constantly complain. You have no joy and are seldom happy. You have stopped dreaming. You get annoyed by … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: bondage, change, free, freedom, joy, mind, power, Stuck

The Fellowship of the Unashamed

September 30, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

The Fellowship of the Unashamed I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: bold, courage, faith, focus, God, hope, love, power, Prayer, Strength, surrender, unashamed

Plant the Seed

September 29, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

You should never expect to see any fruit unless you’re willing to plant a seed.  My wife and I enjoyed celebrating our anniversary at the Grove in Tyler.  We chose … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: faith, farming, God, Jesus, Kingdom, opportunity, plant, seed, sow, trust

Get Down and Look Up!

September 27, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

This may sound silly, but it was a blessing to me.  Recently I was getting dressed and had been looking for a particular shirt that I hadn’t seen in a … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: finding, God, grace, humility, love, Perspective, position, Prayer, searching, seeking

Sad Story

July 7, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

This past week we laid one of my good friends to rest.  God amazingly and powerfully changed his life.  He was one of the toughest guys I had ever known, … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: confession, deceptive, destructive, evil, God, grace, Jesus, love, mercy, sad
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A Word for You!

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10
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