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Learn to receive a compliment…

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on January 22, 2013
  • Encouragement

How do you receive compliments and appreciations?  Receiving a compliment graciously and assertively is as much of a challenge as giving a gracious, assertive compliment. One time after I preached a sermon someone complimented me.  […]

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The great and coming day of the Lord can make us happy!

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on December 1, 2010March 5, 2019
  • Christmas

When the Church historically spoke of the coming again of the Lord, it always thought of the the great day of judgment. During Advent it is good to spend time thinking about God coming in […]

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When at Anderson cheer for the Ravens

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on February 14, 2010March 5, 2019
  • Anderson University

On Saturday, the 13th ranked Anderson University Ravens (NCAA Division III … 20 W, 2 losses) fell to Translyvania University [Lexington, Kentucky] by two points.  Great game.  Transy shot the lights out. Great fun to […]

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The heart of confession

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on November 15, 2009March 5, 2019
  • Confession

Confess your sins to each other, James 5:16 says.  There’s healing if we do, according to the verse.  This is not easy, friends.  Not for me anyway.  Putting words on what I did makes confession painful, but it […]

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Sinners are now Saints!

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on November 5, 2009March 5, 2019
  • Encouragement

It’s absolutely true that in our weakness God’s power is revealed.  Sadly, the broken often feel they have nothing to offer.  The legalistic folks feel their perfection is what makes them valuable.  Both are wrong.  We are […]

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If you’re going to encourage someone, here’s what they need…

  • by Don Follis
  • Posted on October 2, 2009March 5, 2019
  • Encouragement

If you’re going to encourage others, and everybody needs encouragement, here are 10 positive emotions we all need … 1. Acceptance 2. Love 3. Appreciation 4. Approval 5. Connection 6. Comfort 7. Encouragement 8. Respect […]

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