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A Word on Prayer | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/a-word-on-prayer
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. A Word on Prayer. Now I know you guys probably looked at the title of this blog and thought, “Oh great. Another blog on prayer.” And… well you’d be right. So, as you read, keep in mind that this blog isn’t a list of instructions on how to pray. Jesus showed us how to do that in Matthew 6:9-13. This blog is to show/teach you a few things that will help you as you speak to the Lord. 1 Remember WHO you’re speaking to. That prayer is between you and God.
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Beauty (Haiti) | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2014/01/21/beauty-haiti
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. But I simply couldn’t gather the words to write. It was that amazing. So, instead of leaving you all hanging, I have decided to post a bit of free verse poetry that I write late one night while I was in Haiti. Granted, this piece is only a little of my feelings for Haiti and missions itself, but I believe it pretty well describes Haiti in one word for me. So here goes nothing. 8220;Beauty (Haiti)”. But beauty is everywhere. Beauty is more than meet...
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Counted the Cost? | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2014/03/25/counted-the-cost
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. The Christian faith nowadays has seemed to turn a blind eye to struggle and hardship. It seems that in today’s culture we are obsessed with the prosperity “gospel.” This poor excuse for doctrine gives the false impression that if you follow Jesus or accept Him into your heart, your world will become easier and that your troubles will vanish. I hate to break it to you, but this is not the case. If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father...
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Set Apart (We Are DIFFERENT) | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/set-apart-we-are-different
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. Set Apart (We Are DIFFERENT). I’m getting really tired of Christians making worldly excuses for their sin. How many times have you rebelled against God’s will, but then said, “Well, actually, it’s not bad for me.” Or, “You know, doctors say it’s healthy,” Or something along those lines? Have you ever stopped to think that it doesn’t matter what this world says? Sin is sin. Plain and simple. And I’m so tired of worldly justification. 8220;Do not con...
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jaeseatea | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
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A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. Believing – Doing – Discipline. So many times I’ve heard Christians (including myself) say that they haven’t been in the word enough lately. Have you ever heard/said that? But that aside, I know we’ve all been there (or if you think you haven’t, you may want to do a bit of self-examination). And honestly, I think it’s great that we realize it. The question you might be asking is this: “Why wouldn’t I believe it? 8221; And you’re absolutely ri...
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In the Seat of Redemption… | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2014/03/05/in-the-seat-of-redemption
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. In the Seat of Redemption…. So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the basics. Sometimes the details cause us to forget the big picture. Which, to be honest, is dangerous sometimes. In the seat of redemption, we can…. 1 Receive Forgiveness of Sin (“Loosed from Bondage”). Paying of a ransom by God so that the person can be released from bondage. 8230; So beautiful. I”ll let that one simmer for awhile. And the list goes on. Scripture is very c...
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We Are Owned, So We Owe | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2013/10/14/we-are-owned-so-we-owe
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. We Are Owned, So We Owe. Have you ever heard someone say, “You know, I’m just not called. To missions. It’s great that people are. But I’m just not. For that.” Or maybe, have you said it yourself? Well I would like to draw your attention to a few things that may change your thought process on both. First, let’s discuss grace. Why does God give us grace? Is it because He loves us? Is it because He cares for us? So what did God’s grace do? This is a ...
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Thank Him for Him | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2013/11/09/thank-him-for-him
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. Thank Him for Him. How do you usually start your prayers? Take an honest look at the first words you use when talking to the Lord. Is it, “Thank you Lord for giving me this day,” or maybe, “Thank you God for helping me today,” or even, “Thank you Lord for all that you’ve given me”? But I’d like to draw something to your attention. Us, us, us. It’s all about us, isn’t it? We tend to pray selfish prayers. Now don’t get me wrong. Like I said...This is...
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Just Gotta Deny | A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life
https://jaeseatea.wordpress.com/2013/10/19/just-gotta-deny
A Grace-Given, Giving Grace Life. J Caleb Taylor's Blog. I’ll tell you what, God really does bless us beyond our wildest dreams. He gives us strength when we are weak. He gives us peace when we are stressed. He gives us light when we feel lost, and He guides our feet when we need direction. He gives us grace anew each and every day, and His love is never-ending, never-failing, and incomprehensible. Our God is greater than anything. In a strongly worded passage, Ezekiel 36:22 says:. Not because you deserv...