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"Th3r3 i5 @ w@y th@t s33m3th ri9ht unt0 @ m@n, but th3 3nd th3r30f @re th3 w@y5 of d3@th."-Pr0v3rb5 16:25Reading this verse always gives me a handful of thoughts. First of all, EVERYONE has an opinion. You have yours...I have mine. Some of us are really good at making our beliefs seem rational, even in light of the scriptures. However, when we study the scriptures, it's important to bear in mind

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When a Christian brother falls in his spiritual walk with God, why is it that other believers like to trample on him?I think I know why. We have inherited a Pharisee attitude. "I'm a Christian, I'm good, you're not."Here's an illustration my dad often uses: when a chick is wounded the other chicks will come and peck at the wound. Hmmmm...sound familiar? If a fellow Christian brother falls

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Dear Chloe,Hey girl! How’s life?Well things are going good here. Making new discoveries everyday, I am. I’ve found out another one of the devil’s clever schemes. (So astute he is, bah-humbug)Remember those cute bikinis we wore at the pool. Oh yeah, and remember those shirts with low v-neck collars, short shorts, mini-skirts, and skinny jeans we used to wear to the mall. Yeah, those cute things we

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There are times when my heart is laughing, my soul is singing, and I hear church bells ringing!It's during those times I'm standing on a mountain with joy so great I'm springing like a fountain! Oh, the joy I have to know that I am more than a conqueror through HIM that loved us!! But, sadly enough, I'm not always at the peak of 'happiness'. Always, beneath a mountain there is a valley.Many times

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What does 18 mean to you? Does it mean you'll finally be free to live on your own? Do what you want?Sometimes I wonder if God ever looks down on us from His throne in heaven and says to Himself, “I wish she would just grow up.” Grow up? Like how, in what way? You mean get a job, pay bills, wear make-up, get a license, and get my own place like a grown up? Primarily, people associate 18

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Hey G.A.G.O.H. readers!!Did you miss me? I think I've had a very severe case of writer's block (or is it blogger's block?) Anywho, these past few months have been a pretty rough ride for my family and I. I spent about a month in the hospital with a horrible infection called cryptococcus. It was God alone who brought me through this terrible ordeal, I thank God I'm still breathing. I have decided

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Hey G.A.G.O.H. readers! Just thought I'd post a few pictures along with some verses. Please take a few minutes and enjoy!! God bless you!!162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.~Psalm 119:162~5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.~Proverbs 3:5-6~14 I will praise thee;

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This is an old, but funny dialogue. I have enough trouble speaking normally, English or Spanish either one, so I'm sure I would have a really hard time saying what they said. Enjoy!

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I don't know about you, but I really enjoy working on puzzles. You know, those little block things that you take apart in two seconds, then spend the rest of the week trying to put it back together again. I also enjoy puzzles like Sudoku, and things like that - things that make you think. I received some questions like that the other day. They are the kind that you think about, then when you look

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Okay, I have a confession to make, as much as I liked designing clothes, handbags, and such, I remember dreading the sewing machine. The sewing machine is like a needle monster hungrily waiting to stab my fingers, not to mention how my shaky hands will only guide the material through creating crooked lines. It wasn't until a couple months ago that I had to face my fear. I do believe it's

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Hey G.A.G.O.H. readers!! Life sure has a way of keeping us on our toes. It has been a very busy month and Summertime brings me no promise of rest. My family and I decided to start a vegetable garden a few weeks ago and already we have sprouts growing everywhere!! I'm also participating in a Bible memorization challenge at my church, the young people are memorizing the entire chapter of Psalm

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It has been way too long since Curly Top, or I have posted anything here, so I decided it’s time to do so. God is so good! We were able to attend a great family conference a few weeks ago. What a blessing, and a challenge, too!!!! There were many blessings in the messages we heard, meeting and making new friends, and spending some time with old friends as well. The challenges came from

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Well, another Valentine's Day has come and gone and no, I didn't get any chocolates, roses, or teddy bears. ((sigh)) But that's quite alright, Valentine's Day reminds me of the incredible undeserving love that Jesus showed on the cross. Many people have the wrong idea on what love is all about. I don't need to be swept off my feet into the arms of Prince Charming to know what love is!!! What is

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Today I tried a recipe that was so good I just had to share it with you. At first shrimp and grits just seemed like a bizarre combination, but after I tried them, I have to admit, I was 'wowed!' I invite you, my friends, to venture out and join me in the wonderful world of cooking. Shrimp and Grits (Curly-Top Style)GritsShredded Colby-jack cheese4-5 slices of low-sodium bacon, chopped (for low

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I’m still here! However, I think this must be the time of year when everyone’s busy. When life gets hectic I like to imagine I’m taking a stroll on a beautiful beach with an ice-cold fruit punch in my hand. ((Contented sigh))Anyway, aside from my peaceful imaginings and all the other be happenings, I have been learning a multitude of lessons. One lesson I shan’t soon forget came from one the of

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Very late Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!I know, at this time of the year, everyone, almost, talks about new year's resolutions. So, should I be any different? Well, I just had some thoughts that I would like to share about setting goals for the new year. I have been studying for a master's degree for almost two years now. My goal is to complete that in February. In the classes that I have

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What’s up with religiosity?Based on the way Jesus spoke to the Pharisees, I have no choice but to believe that God hates religion. Generally speaking, the idea of religion seems to sound good but… “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Proverbs 14:12.Too many people have the wrong idea about religion anymore. I’ve decided to compose a list of

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I don't know about you, but I don't like to learn patience. I am always in a hurry to get things done, to get where I need to go, to learn what I need to know, etc. If I have to slow down for something, it is really easy to complain, to get a bad attitude. But, what if I am complaining about slowing down because God has something that He wants to teach me? Like patience.... ugh! I am like the

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Somewhere across the blustery plains of northern Mexico there is a tortilla being flipped on a hot comal. The plump bronze hand of the lady behind the apron regularly flips the tortilla from one side to the other until lightly browned. The result? A pile of piping hot tortillas ready for her hard-worked husband and famished children.The devil seems to be cooking up some tortillas of his own.

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Well, we just ended our annual ladies' retreat titled: Passion for Christ. Our aim was to be a girl, young lady, or lady with a passion for Christ. Passion is a strong emotion that compels to action. We should have so much passion for God that we are moved to action.The Preacher's Wife shared some of her thoughts on characteristics of a person with passion.A passionate lady will:Spend money on

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CHRISTmas is just around the corner everyone! With all this CHRISTmas cheer it’s hard to miss it! I saw people decorating their houses even before Thanksgiving!! Why shouldn’t everyone be excited? It’s on that grand day we celebrate my Savior’s birthday over 2,000 years ago!Perhaps you’re wondering why I have CHRIST in caps. We all know that CHRIST is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas, but what

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We G.A.G.O.H.ers would like to congratulate Pastor Mejia and his wife, Regina (a.k.a. preachers wife), for reaching their 19th anniversary!! "I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine..." -Song of Solomon 6:3 KJVWe are praying for you and we love you both! Congratulations!!

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Passion. Have you thought about what passion is? Among the many definitions of passion are: strong feelings of love or hate, or an outburst of strong emotion or feeling. An interesting aspect is that it also has, in its Latin root the meaning of suffering and submission. What are you passionate about? Guys (I may be old, but I remember a lot from when I was your age)? School - that may be a

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I hope everybody had a blessed 'turkey day' but may we never forget that Thanksgiving itself should be an ever present practice in our daily lives. I thank God for the wonderful undeserving gifts He gives to us each day. I thank God even for the trials we face throughout our lives, though some seem excruciatingly cruel, they help us remember to put our trust in the Almighty God. "O come, let

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Apparently, a self-important college freshman attending a recent football game took it upon himself to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was impossible for the oldergeneration to understand his generation.'You grew up in a different world, actually an almost primitive one', the student said, loud enough for many of those nearby to hear. 'The young people of today grew up with

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“Surrender!” I heard Captain Duck say as his heavy blade came down hard on his opponent’s.“Never!” cried General Fluffy-Puppy. “I’ll have no fat milking cow sailing MY ship!”((“Avast! I command you!” (this is me saying it).))“Who said that?” asks Captain Duck.“You’re such a nincompoop, I told you this place was haunted.” General Fluffy-Puppy says matter-of-factly. “That is the voice of SPAM, the

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Do you smell that? Smells…(sniff)…worse than a skunk!!! Smells like…the world reeks with rebellion. I was studying Bible in school this morning and the memory verse I had to learn caught my attention. It said:“In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.” – Judges 17:6 KJVThere was a time when the Israelites had forgotten all about God. There

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So what’s become of the dinosaurs? Trust me, I did my fair share of research. First of all, I want to praise God for home school! Because at home I can learn the TRUTH, you heard me…the TRUTH! I am no scientist by any means so my approach on this subject is kinda…oh, I dunno…maybe from the perspective of a teen girl? (Duhh!)Anyway, let me cut straight to the point…if that’s possible. I guess you

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When I was in kindergarten I began thinking about the dinosaurs. One sole question raced through my mind...What happened to them? That's when my theory first developed. Yes, I purposed that the modern day rhinosaurus (oops! I mean rhinoceros) must have been the triceratops long ago. I also decided that the giraffe must be what used to be the brontosaurus (a.k.a. long-necks). I proudly expressed

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This is a visual history of my church where my dad is pastor. Oh, I wish I could tell you ALL of how God has blessed us, but it would take a million words plus, so I'll let the video do the talkin' ;)! It is by God's grace alone that this small church was able to purchase a building of its own in October of 2007. Then, in April of this year, God blessed us with a bus, so we were able to make the

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In order to get to heaven when you die there are 4 things you must understand.1. You are a sinner.“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” -Romans 3:23Because of the fall of Adam and Eve, every human being is born a sinner. “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world…”-Romans 5:12a2. The payment for sin is death.“For the wages of sin is death…” -Romans 6:23aRealize that

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I love the wiggling tickle-me Elmo with his signature giggle, but I hardly think it is the definition of true happiness...at least that’s not what King David said. In the Declaration of Independence our founding fathers wrote that men are given certain rights that cannot or should not be taken away, namely…the pursuit of Happiness. I wonder if any of our founding fathers had the privilege of

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