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Strong spirits: protection
Have you ever wished someone would show up to rescue you from the mess you were in?
Besides serving as pastor at Caledonia Church, Gary Schwerin is the Spiritual Development Minister for the Rockford YMCA and Executive Director of Bridge Ministries of Rockford.
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Have you ever wished someone would show up to rescue you from the mess you were in?
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Love always tells the truth, lives the truth, conquers evil.
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Don't allow your anger to hold you captive or steal your joy.
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These times demand a concerted effort to not give in to the anger that bad behavior creates.
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In our world, it may look like bad pride wins. But don't be fooled!
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When you are afraid someone is trying to get what you have.
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Kindness is an act of war against evil.
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Hurry is almost never a good idea.
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Every institution, every authority, every person will likely, at some time, let us down.
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None of us needs to be famous or well-known. We just need to be available.
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Do new things excite you, or would you rather just keep things as they are?
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Jesus didn't come so we could have a cozy mid-winter party with our families, exchange gifts, and drink cocoa - as much as I love all of that.
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Don't let busyness, or stress, or sorrow, or anxiety, or anything else distract you from that truth.
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Joy doesn't just happen. We have to receive it, choose it, and, if we want it to grow, share it.
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Peace of mind and heart can be an elusive thing to find these days.
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Waiting is hard, but hope helps.
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Being thankful is a decision we make.
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Not just to love those that love us, but to love everyone, even our enemies. Who can do that?
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And kindness allows us to see people and treat people as God would.
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Our call is to love all - even and especially those with whom we disagree, even our enemies.
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When people said they wanted to follow Jesus, he said, "Count the cost."
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Which do you think is more powerful, love or hate?
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Life, and in particular the life of faith in following Jesus, is a race. And it's not a sprint.
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Have you ever been a part of a really wonderful community?
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We ought not be afraid of questions.