Sarah Stegall
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Laying Hold of Your Purpose in Prayer
(PART 1) Prayer involves more than trying to get things from God. A mature prayer life enables God to get into us, where He can heal us and move us into our destiny.
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It’s All In How You Look At It
One day while we were on vacation, my son Jonathan, my sister Leigh and I were visiting on the porch. Leigh mentioned that she needed to get up and put on her makeup. Jonathan, 5, told his Aunt Leigh he liked her makeup. "It's pretty," he said. Leigh asked him if it made her look…
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Overcoming the Power of Prejudice
(PART 1)Prejudice occurs when we prejudge a person because of race, gender, religion, profession and so on. Often we inherit prejudices from our forefathers. Far from innocuous, prejudice is sin in God's eyes.
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Outwitted by a Toddler
After unsuccessfully coaxing my 3-year-old to eat more of his meal, I gave up and excused him from the table. Minutes later he was back, asking for a cookie. "But you didn't eat your dinner, Honey," I told him. He pondered this for a moment, then asked politely, "Could you eat it for me?"Amy K.…
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More Courage in My Convictions
(PART 1)When called to take a stand for Jesus, we often feel we lack courage or expertise. Courage comes through the Spirit and a firm conviction that Jesus is the only way.
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A Special Blessing
When I was 25 weeks pregnant, I discovered that I was carrying a baby girl with Down's syndrome. Devastated by the news, I drove to my church in tears. In the weeks leading up to her birth, I vacillated from pure joy to the edge of terror. I've had knives pulled on me, gone without…
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Oops!! Wrong Window
Steve, my husband, said, "Honey, remind me after church to go by the new pharmacy and pick up my prescription before we go to lunch. It won't take long since they have that drive-through addition." Later when we stopped at the window, a pharmacy associate slid it open and leaned toward us. Little 18-month-old Jamie…
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Seeing the Invisible
(PART 1) Developed spiritual sight is a valuable tool when making decisions. If we ask Him, God will guide us in choosing the best territory for us and our descendants.
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Secure in an Insecure World
(Part 1) Since the 9/11 tragedy, fear has become as great an enemy as terrorists. Believers can refute fear by trusting the Word of God, which promises God will protect us.
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Watch Your Step!
Years ago at my brother's church, a slight, very shy young man was learning to pass the plate for the offering. The pews were far enough apart that he could walk between them with the plate. However, one day, as he passed the plate, he arrived at two very plump and jolly older ladies. He…
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What Do We Do For An Encore?
Back in the 1950s I traveled with a choir from our Bible school to several pioneer churches in northern Alberta, Canada. At one small church, after a warm reception, we stood on the platform to sing our opening number. We young folk gave it all the enthusiasm we could muster as we began singing, "All…
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We Must Bow in Awe
(Part 1)The Bible predicts a time of judgment is coming to the earth. As Christians, our response to tragedies like September 11 is crucial, because others are taking their cues from us.
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A Capital Crusader
During her college days, Kay Coles James learned to take a stand for what she believes. Her convictions have made her a leader in american politics.Kay Coles James believes that, as women, we can have it all--though not necessarily at the same time. Kay is a model for women to emulate, having given up a…
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Honey, Are You Listening?
Carol's husband, Otto, was one of the pastors of a prosperous church of about 400 members. On one occasion, when she had something special she wanted to discuss with him, he was so busy counseling parishioners and doing other church work that he was unable to lay aside any time in his schedule for the…
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The Freedom to Forgive
When we are treated unfairly, our natural man wants revenge. Jesus showed us a better way--a way to freedom. Bitterness destroys us, but forgiveness brings healing.
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