God Graciously Removed My Crown

Posted by anointedplace on February 22, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Colossians 2 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. Our biggest handicap is our sight.  We can’t see anything because our eyes get in the way of our vision.  You would assume that the bigger the object, the more clearly we see it; but this is not the case at all.  We actually see with principalities, ideas, ambitions and self determent … Continue reading →

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Undeserving Grace

Posted by anointedplace on September 4, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Have you ever thought about how your life would be if you truly got what you deserved?  Have you ever took a survey of all of your wrongs and rights.  All of your should, should haves, and should have nots?  All of the times when you should have done the right thing but you choose … Continue reading →

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Break Bread

Posted by anointedplace on March 3, 2011 · 1 Comment 

When I was younger I use to wonder why the older preachers would mention the cross so much.  I found it strange that they would revisit the cross like that.  As I got more “educated”, I thought it was ridiculous to tell people what they already knew.  Even though I thought myself to be a … Continue reading →

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Why You Asking?

Posted by anointedplace on January 28, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Obedience is not a matter of rule keeping but of faithfulness. How can one recognize Jesus’ authority and call him Lord and then not follow through on the commitment to walk with him?

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Psalm 37

Posted by anointedplace on December 8, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Psalm Of David. 1 [a] Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight … Continue reading →

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Gray Areas

Posted by anointedplace on December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that we feel are tricky. Usually the problem requires us to make a choice. But the choices are the problem plus we would rather select something that benefits us as well. so we compromise in order to please all that are involved. And actually they may come away happy … Continue reading →

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