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Forecast – An Abundance of Sunshine!

(photo by Chad Johnson) Yes -that was our forecast here yesterday – an “Abundance of Sunshine”! I love it! I have never heard that in a forecast before. I’ve heard “Mostly sunny, Partly sunny, Sunny” – but never an Abundance of Sunshine! It just made me smile! No matter where you are in this world – you too had an Abundance of Sunshine yesterday (and today, and tomorrow . . . )! You did! I’m not lying! Maybe I should have written it – “SONshine”. God really is everywhere! He is the “Light of this world” John 8:12 says – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but … Read entire article »

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Disillusioned with organized church/religion

AliveNewFreshPowerfulRealAuthenticPassionate These, and many other adjectives, seem to be the buzz-words of this generation. “I’m not going to church anymore because it’s just not alive . . . authentic . . . real. . . etc . . . I’m really discontent and disillusioned with the organized church. I need something more – and I’m not finding it at church.” I hear many similar statements all around me. I, myself, have felt quite discontent over the past few years. It surprised me at first. What was wrong? Was it me? Was it the pastor? Was it the preaching . . . the worship? Was it just this church? Should I go somewhere else? I was ready to leave. I wasn’t … Read entire article »

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