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Strong spirits: has God ever disappointed you?
God sees the whole picture, of which I see only the smallest part.
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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God sees the whole picture, of which I see only the smallest part.
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Maybe what seems your biggest need isn't.
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Being caught can be devastating, whether you're the victim or culprit.
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God knows the good you have done. Let him reward you.
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I could soak in a pool for days and still die from thirst.
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A lot of people are intrigued by Jesus but can't really swallow him.
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Anger towards another, unchecked and nurtured, becomes the same as murder.
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Have you grown so accustomed to the problem that you've stopped believing there can be a healing?
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Don't let things steal life from you.
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When push goes to shove, most of us will find ourselves crying out, looking for help, raising questions.
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The list of fundamental necessities is really very short.
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Would you be surprised to know God loves you, too?
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You can have a day-long, ongoing conversation with the one who loves you most.
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There's a pretty simple answer, really, but it's not easy to fulfill.
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Jesus came to give eternal life to all - not to condemn or judge us.
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Have you ever done something daring and important that took you way out of your comfort zone?
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Some anger is legitimate. Much is not.
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None of this happens without an invitation.