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How a “Good Thing” Can Be a Stumbling Block

March 22, 2017 by Stephanie 5 Comments

Would you call your closest friend Satan? No doubt that friends can have disagreements sometimes.  It happens.  But calling someone you consider to be your confidant, advocate and support system, the name of a  being whose only mission is to destroy seems harsh.  Especially, if the context involves your friend seemingly making known a desire that […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: Church, followers, friend, God's will, Jesus, path, Peter, purpose, Satan, stumbling block, voice

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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