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God Says, You Are Beautiful and Flawless
Posted on Monday, November 12th, 2018 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: . You are beautiful and flawless, @carol_mcclain, Col. 23, faith, no flaw, Song 4:7, Song of Solomon 4:7, works, Writing Redemption

By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain If you’re like me, you despise: The correction Martha got from Jesus when she bruised her bony fingers making sure everything looked and tasted wonderful for her guests. Colossians 3:23-24 because it sends you into a volunteering frenzy. “Whatever you do, work heartily…knowing that from the Lord you will receive the …[ read more ]
Three People to Blame When Saying No
Posted on Monday, July 4th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Carol McClain, character counts, Ecclesiastes 3, Epistle to the Ephesians 2:8-9, Grace, obedience, saying no, three people to blame when saying no, works

8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Friends called my daughter. Being a good mother, I understood her need for privacy, so I washed dishes while I listened. (I …[ read more ]

Four Problems of Not Fearing the Lord

Carol McClain My friend pastors a small country church. Recently, about four RVs, belonging to church members, pulled up in front of the church--blocking the view from the road. The RV owners decided to camp out here all year. One member has a key to the church, and uses it for the bathroom. They get their water from the church's supply. When asked to leave by the pastor, they refused. Their intention is to leave their oversized vehicles in front of the church and thus avoid storage fees, camping fees, water and sewage fees. Beyond these facts, I won't indulge… ...[ full story ]

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