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Sharon Jones
Nov 12, 20246 min read
Christian or Not?
I have struggled for many years with this question. When I have asked, often people will say "only God knows" or "a person's faith...
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Sharon Jones
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Do Not Fear
God literally tells us 365 times in His Word not to fear. That's one for every day of the year! I think he's trying to make it clear that...
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Sharon Jones
Jun 23, 20243 min read
Compensating for Sin
Megan Marshman spoke at our church a few weeks ago and gave us the most incredible list of what Heaven is like.“Here’s what’s not there!...
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Sharon Jones
Jun 1, 20244 min read
Far Gone
God, it is hard to look at his life (my ex/kids dad). They (he and his new wife) genuinely look cute together and he says how much he...
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Sharon Jones
May 2, 20243 min read
Distracted People
Saved people who get distracted. Have you noticed them? This world is a challenge knowing who to trust and seeing fruit. It’s becoming...
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Sharon Jones
Mar 3, 20244 min read
Little by Little
I really enjoy watching people and being able to notice their personality types. I don’t see that so much as a hard and fast rule about...
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Sharon Jones
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Right before the end
Revelation 14:9-11 A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its...
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Sharon Jones
Sep 23, 20232 min read
It's not Humility
There's this opposite issue of pride. We like to call it meekness, but it's really self-loathing. Imposter syndrome. Victim mentality....
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Sharon Jones
Sep 1, 20234 min read
Jealousy lost
I watched the most amazing thing happen today. I’m puppy-sitting my sisters dog at the moment and my puppy is in heaven and loves her...
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Sharon Jones
Apr 8, 20235 min read
It is finished!
As we are sitting in the in between of Jesus's death and resurrection, I am remembering Jesus's last words on the cross, as I'm sure His...
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Sharon Jones
Jan 11, 20234 min read
You cannot serve two masters
Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and...
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Sharon Jones
Oct 20, 20223 min read
Father, Forgive them
Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any...
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Sharon Jones
Aug 28, 20225 min read
What is Wise Counsel?
One of the most important things we can do as Christ followers is to surround ourselves with wise counsel. It sets us up for success...
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Sharon Jones
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Strong
"You are so strong." It's meant to be a compliment, I know, but it's one of the most frustrating things to hear. It's not true. Do you...
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Sharon Jones
Mar 9, 20226 min read
The devil's voice
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must...
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Sharon Jones
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Not of this world
I have been losing my mind in the business of life recently. Between getting kids to school and getting their homework done, between...
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Kristy Cooper
Nov 30, 20215 min read
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Let's face it, this world is a scary place, especially lately, and it seems to be getting worse all the time. Musicians, actors,...
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Sharon Jones
Nov 23, 20218 min read
Whom Shall I Fear
Salvation is a choice and it is for each individual. We can’t force it. We have to plant seeds, pray, and trust God to do the salvation...
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Sharon Jones
Sep 4, 20214 min read
Stop being offended
Offense is contagious and it's taught and learned. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 "And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to...
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Sharon Jones
Aug 8, 20213 min read
Pause
We’ve had so much loss this summer. First, it was my friend from high school. I had not stayed in touch, but it was frustrating to me...
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