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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

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

A Bad Report

March 22, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

Who gives us bad reports?  Sometimes a teacher in school will give a bad report concerning a student conduct or academics.  A mechanic looking at your vehicle may give a … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Believe, cancer, dead, Doctor, faith, Life, life and death, reports, sickness, trust

Leave it All Behind

March 14, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

You have probably been caught in a situation where time was critical and you had to leave something you thought you might need.  It happens, and it happens to everyone … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: bombs, faith, God, house, Jesus, Life, Possessions, protections, refugees, trust, Ukraine

Coming to Nothing

February 17, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

There are those you see today who are highly successful, intelligent, and extremely motivated who are coming to nothing. Wouldn’t you hate for all of your efforts and energy and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: faith, God, Jesus, Life, power, trust, truth, understanding, wisdom

Don’t Stay in the Cave!

September 7, 2021 by Joe D. Ballard

Our natural tendency and temptation is to find a place where we are comfortable and feel safe and secure and stay there.  When David was on the run from King … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: destination, directions, faith, faithfulness, God, hiding, Life, mission, refuge, safety, shelter

And Everyone Gathered to Him

September 2, 2021 by Joe D. Ballard

People attract people and God has designed it that way.  We see this in the story of King David before he became the King of Israel.  For around 13 years … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: attraction, blessing, faith, fear, freedom, God, Life, misery, peace

Change

July 27, 2021 by Joe D. Ballard

It seems like things never change, but the reality is, things are always changing.  On a personal level and on a global level you need to know and prepare yourself … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: change, desire, faith, focus, global, Jesus, Life, personal, prepare, unchanging

Living in Danger

July 8, 2021 by Joe D. Ballard

You live in danger every single day whether you know it or not or sense it or not.  Some dangers are definitely greater than others, as are the threats and … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: danger, discernment, Escape, faith, God, Life, mission, purpose
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