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A Lesson From Tomatoes: They’re Useless Unless Eaten
Posted on Monday, June 4th, 2018 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: a lesson from tomatoes, Carol McClain, gifts of God, talent, tomatoes, usefulness, Writing Redemption
By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain I love tomatoes. Red is a vibrant, passionate color–but the yellow is happy, orange a blend of happy and passionate. Even the purple-streaked tomatoes pique my interest. Of course I don’t like them just for their color–but their smooth texture, and the weight of them in my hand delight me. Every year, …[ read more ]
You Shall Be Like God: Pride of Perfectionismt
Posted on Monday, March 7th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: being like God, Carol McClain, character counts, Genesis 3:5, Heb. 10:14, Matthew Henry, perfectionism, pride, talent
“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” Genesis 3:5. I am a recovering perfectionist. Or maybe not so recovering…but like an alcoholic, the perfectionist needs to recognize her addiction, only then can Jesus heal it. Therefore, I …[ read more ]

FIRST WAY TO BE HOLY: STOP DOING EVIL
FIRST WAY TO BE HOLY: STOP DOING EVIL By: Carol McClain The early chapters of Isaiah have me seeing our precious church and the miracle of grace portrayed poorly. Isaiah 1:16b-17 reads: Cease to do evil. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Rebuke the oppressor Defend the fatherless Plead for the widow. Sometimes our society has a good reason to malign Christians. Isaiah 1:15-16 commands us: 15 "When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. 16 Wash… ...[ full story ]

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