Things Jesus didn’t (and wouldn’t) say. by Stephen R. Clark I love a good quote. Especially about writing. One of my favorites is from Peter De Vries: “I love being a writer. What I can’t stand is the paperwork.” Witty, humorous, and inspirational quotes from well-known or barely known people can be fun to share […]

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Becoming faithful to Christ — and staying that way. by Stephen R. Clark Once upon a time, “hi-fi” was a big deal. Telling your friends, “I got a cool hi-fi for my birthday!” was an impressive boast and might have earned you a high five. The term was a contraction of the term high fidelity. […]

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by Stephen R. Clark “Ah, patience. It’s a virtue!” So common wisdom proclaims. The dictionary says a virtue is honorable behavior. So far, it sounds good. Even Proverbs 19:11 ties patience and virtue together, declaring, “A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.” It seems patience is a worthy […]

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by Stephen R. Clark Common pop “wisdom” found in romantic comedies and song lyrics is “The heart wants what the heart wants.” Often, it’s employed to excuse impulsive behavior. While this could be as mundane as indulging in too much chocolate, this wisdom is often related to questionable relationship choices. The implication is that our […]

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Following the world’s way or the commandment of Jesus. by Stephen R. Clark When I was little, I had a shirt with a drawing of a skunk and the caption “I’m a little stinker!” Just now I’m realizing that my mother intentionally bought me that shirt. I guess she knew I was going to need […]

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Every believer has a role in the kingdom of God. by Stephen R. Clark When God instructed Moses and the Israelites to build the tabernacle, He didn’t just stand back and watch them try to figure it out. God instilled in various individuals all the skills and giftings needed to complete the work. For example, […]

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by Stephen R. Clark Fires can be fun to be around, but the smell of smoke that gets in your clothing and hair can really stink. It can’t be avoided either. When you get close to any fire, you’re going to get smelly. It’s the same way when we hit a hot spot in life […]

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