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Fellowship and Forgiveness

September 19, 2023 by Joe D. Ballard

There are certain things in life that just go together, and when you think of one, you automatically think of the other.  For instance, if I said, “peanut butter” you … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: angry, command, fellowship, forgive, forgiveness, grudge, Jesus, love, Prayer, Unforgiveness

Disadvantaged?

August 14, 2023 by Joe D. Ballard

Many of God’s children see themselves as having a disadvantage, and it happens, right?  It may be because they didn’t have the right parents, or they didn’t grow up in … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: advantage, disability, disadvantage, faith, limited, Prayer, Privilege, stature

The Impossible Imperative of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

God’s word is full of commands and imperatives that seem impossible and there is one that involves thanksgiving.  Paul wrote these words in I Thessalonians 5:18: ”In everything give thanks … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: faith, grace, gratitude, heart, power, Prayer, presence, Thanksgiving, Trials

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

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

Develop the Discipline

April 6, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

Instead of giving God your list of needs and wants in prayer, why not go to Him just to listen?  God has something to say, but so many times we … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: direction, discipline, faith, guidance, Jesus, listen, listening, love, pray, Prayer, relationship

Dangerous Assumptions and Evil Assassins

March 25, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

We assume a lot of things, and we do it constantly like breathing the air, but there is a danger—several dangers—when we live by our assumptions.  To be considerate, some … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Ask, asking, Assume, assumptions, deception, faith, False, God, murder, Prayer, preconceived, truth

Let it Go!

March 17, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

You cannot hold a grudge or secretly seek revenge and expect to live in the fullness of life in Christ.  Holding a grudge against someone who has hurt you or … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: faith, forgive, grudges, Hurt, love, pain, power, Prayer, release, Revenge, trust, vengeance

Keep Trying

March 15, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

My wife and I went to a major hardware store last night to pick up a few items for our bathroom remodel.  We had picked out a color to pick … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: endurance, faith, God, grace, patience, peace, perseverance, Prayer, Wait, work

Motivation to Pray

March 4, 2022 by Joe D. Ballard

If God in heaven waited to move and work and act and intervene according to your prayers, what would God be doing? I believe this is a great question because … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: Ask, faith, God, hinder, limit, power, pray, Prayer
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A Word for You!

In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?
Psalm 56:4
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