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Everyone Gets a Turn

January 13, 2025 by Joe D. Ballard

Recently while visiting an elderly man, our conversation turned towards his age and why he was still living.  The elderly man was confused as to why God would allow him … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: age, death, Elderly, God, Life, limitations, Waiting

Don’t Get Caught!

February 6, 2024 by Joe D. Ballard

Don’t get caught in the controversy!  Whether you know it or not, you are surrounded by people who are caught or trapped in some kind of controversy, argument, or unsettled … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: agreement, arguments, conflict, controversy, faith, freedom, God, grace, humility, Jesus, Life, twisting

A Special Place in Hell

May 3, 2023 by Joe D. Ballard

Every place in hell is special!  Madeline Albright was wrong when she said, “There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.”  That same emotional … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Believe, eternity, faith, God, heaven, Hell, Jesus, rejection, reserved, special

Know Your Enemy

December 1, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

You must become more and more aware of the schemes of the devil.  Ultimately his goal is constant fear for your life.  Fear is what gets him excited the most. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: afraid, armor, devil, fear, God, Jesus, power, schemes, strategy, truth, understanding

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

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

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
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A Word for You!

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
James 5:16
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