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The Last Five Percent

I’ve always enjoyed movies depicting individuals who are able to overcome extreme odds. Guys like Indiana Jones, by the sweat of his brow, evading certain death to save his gal, seemed exciting, full of purpose. I guess something inside of me has always appreciated characters like that, fictional or otherwise. In many ways, it was a

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Effective Prayer

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve prayed to God for this or that and somewhere in the deepest recesses of my mind, I doubted whatever I was praying for was even possible. Yup – I’ve been, and am confident that I will continue to be from time to time, that insulting to God. This thought

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Don’t Be a “Martha”

Now as they were traveling along, He entered a village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord’s feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him and said, “Lord, do

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A Waiter’s Conclusion

Growing up, my family was categorized as living below the poverty line. Looking back now, having been to several third-world countries, I’m not sure the term “poverty” is completely appropriate, but I do understand that, from an American’s perspective, even one meal missed due to lack of finances is too many. In that sense, I

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Be Anxious for Nothing

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard

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