Category Archives: wake-up call

Could a sleeping church fall into a sinkhole?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Is the church Asleep on a mattress Over crumbling earth That’s about to collapse Into a huge sinkhole?

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Sequester — a wake up call that one nation under debt, with entitlements or tax breaks for all, cannot long endure.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Sequester — a wake up call that one nation under debt, with entitlements or tax breaks for all, cannot long endure. Forgive us, Lord, for being so focused on self and what we want; so little focused on others; and … Continue reading →

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Is Soicety Reaping The Violence It’s Been Showing?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Is society reaping the graphic violence it’s been showing for decades in movies, on TV, and in video games?  Can that be a factor in the evil acts of random mass murder being frequently committed in America? Does showing scenes … Continue reading →

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Perhaps It’s Time To Cry Out To God

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Cry Out Nashville was a prophetic event held in Cumberland Park, overlooking downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Christ-followers gathered to worship God and to cry out for spiritual awakening and revival.  God is wanting believers in Nashville … Continue reading →

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Do Americans Only Have Two Choices (Romney Or Obama) For A Better Future?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

It’s the season of presidential politics in the USA.  Political conventions are in process, speeches are being made, hopes are being raised, and excitement is in the air.  On the other hand, accusations are being made and attack ads are … Continue reading →

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Prayer That’s Not For Wimps

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Here are two prayers that take great courage.  Most people, when things get desperate in their life, will pray to God for immediate help, however, only the bravest people will pray these two powerful prayers. The first one is a … Continue reading →

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I am what I AM says I am. (And so are you.)

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

I am not what others say I am. I am not what I feel like I am. I am not what I believe I am. I am not what I accomplish or fail to accomplish. I am not what I … Continue reading →

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New Video ‘Bout Tebow . . .

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Check out the new YouTube video about trying to get the courage to do some tebowing like Tim Tebow does.  It looks so easy when Tim does it, but unless you’ve tried to tebow for yourself, you don’t really know … Continue reading →

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Are You Living With Bloodsucking Leeches?

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

A man saw a guy with leeches on his neck and said to him:  “Hey, you’ve got leeches on your neck and need to get them off.” The guy with the bloodsucking leeches snapped back:  “Who are you to criticize … Continue reading →

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In This Busy World, Perhaps We Need To SLO Down . . .

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

In this busy world, perhaps we need to SLO down. S — Stop. L — Listen to God. O — Obey what He says.

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