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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement

Our Exiles

In 586 BC, the walls protecting Jerusalem fell to Nebuchadnezzar, ruler of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar torched the temple of God and deported the remaining inhabitants to Babylon. The people of Israel lost their land, their temple, and their kingdom. And…
February 15, 2012
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement, Spiritual Practices

Tell Yourself the Truth to Feel Better

Paul described himself as a servant of Christ Jesus, and the Philippians as saints (Phil 1:1). How we choose to think about ourselves affects our peace and joy. Describing ourselves in ways that give us no hope for change—“I’m such a loser”—causes…
February 8, 2012
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Bible Perplexities, Encouragement, Parables, Poems & Pictures

Work Out Your Salvation?

Paul said, “Work out your salvation with fear and  trembling,” a statement which causes some Christians to fear and tremble. So let’s take a look at it. Doing works does not save us, but true salvation shows itself in works (Eph.…
February 1, 2012
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement, Spiritual Practices

The Choice to Rejoice

Rejoicing is something we choose to do. While complaining reveals a rebellious heart, rejoicing shows a gladly submissive heart. Complaining reveals distrust; rejoicing shows complete trust. complaining sees unfulfilled desires as denied rights;…
January 25, 2012
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement, Bible Perplexities, Parables, Poems & Pictures, Spiritual Practices

Why God Says No: A 3 Dog Tale

Sometimes God tells us No to test whether our hearts are faithful and obedient. Imagine a master dog trainer who supplies dogs to the ATF, DEA and police is training a newly hired apprentice. The trainer points to three calmly sitting dogs…
January 16, 2012
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Persevering
Encouragement

Persevering Past Halfway

Have you ever excitedly started a new project and halfway in wondered, Whatever made me think I could do this anyway? This is beyond my abilities! I’ll never get done. The halfway point can be hard. The initial excitement disappears, the project…
December 20, 2011
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Bible Perplexities, Encouragement, Spiritual Practices

Why God Says No: To Teach Eternal Purpose

Why does God sometimes say No to things we seem to really need for peace and happiness? Many years ago a small business I worked for shut down unexpectedly, leaving me unemployed in the middle of a recession a few months before I was…
November 23, 2011
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement, Psalms, Spiritual Practices

Spontaneous Praise and Why the Psalmists Call Us to do It

Many psalms in the Bible's book of Psalms tell us to praise God. But if the Bible is God's words, is this God commanding praise? Indeed, some skeptics complain that praise psalms make God appear egotistical. In fact, when I first read Psalms,…
November 7, 2011
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Spontaneous praise2011 Jean E. Jones
Encouragement

Don’t Let Intimidation Stop You

Have you ever embarked on what you thought might be a way to help others, but as soon as you told people about it, became intimidated? I have. In fact, just last year I joined a newly formed writers’ group and shared my plans for books…
October 31, 2011
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