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Superstition vs True Religion

October 26, 2014 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

Superstition is not simply fears of black cats, breaking mirrors or walking under ladders. Superstition is applying supernatural power to something other than God. God has the power to create, to heal, and to give life. Nothing else has that power. During this time of year, leading up to Halloween, it is valuable to reflect […]

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Breathing a Sigh of Relief

December 20, 2013 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

My exhale of relief began when I decided that marrying the wrong person was not a danger I should be concerned about. If you grew up in certain circles you understand the emphasis on finding the mate who God has designed just for you. That God has the perfect companion picked out just for me […]

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The Opposite of Faith

May 2, 2013 by JasonWiedel 0 Comments

“The opposite of faith is not doubt, its certainty.”   -Anne Lamott Most of us believe that a weak faith is a doubting faith, but maybe it is not. Perhaps a weak faith is one that must be propped up by certainty. If we have evidence for the things we believe, is it really faith? If […]

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Wine and the Holy Spirit

October 17, 2011 by JasonWiedel 1 Comment

Most biblical scholars agree that wine is representative of the Holy Spirit or the blessing of God in the Bible. Perhaps this means that a little understanding of wine will give us a little more understanding of God. A wine connoisseur is one who understands the flavors, subtleties, and distinctions of wines. The connoisseur is […]

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