JOURNEYS IN SHARING GOD’S GRACE

The Giver of Opportunity

by Sandy Pope July 10, 2014

As a person with position and authority in many areas of my life, I am so thankful for the many opportunities that God has provided to me.  One thing that I have learned throughout my life is that if God has called you for a specific purpose, he will give you everything that you need […]

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I Grew Up In Church, But…

by David Weingarten September 3, 2013

When is the last time you talked to someone about “church,” or “going to church”?   I’ve noticed that, of the people I’ve been in contact with, more people than not have had some prolonged exposure to church – either they were raised in church or attended with a friend as they grew up. The latest […]

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Missing People

by Sandy Pope December 31, 2012

I watched a documentary called “Dreams of a Life”.  It’s about a thirty-eight-year-old beautiful and vibrant North London woman, named Joyce Vincent who died of natural causes in 2003. Although it’s untimely and unexpected, many people die of natural causes at an early age. What’s devastating about Joyce’s death is that she died and lay dead undiscovered […]

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Exploring the Beginning… Again

by Sandy Pope June 19, 2012

I haven’t written in a very long time. God led me to take a bit of a break and listen attentively to his voice about many things. God directed me to the Book of Acts, which I have been studying and absorbing for the past 4 months. God has now returned my “writer’s mojo” and […]

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Happy New Year!

by Sandy Pope December 31, 2011

The sun is setting on 2011 and 2012 will be dawning very soon. 2011 was filled with many significant events that will have an impact for years to come. In many ways, 2011 was the year of the protester. There were many political uprisings across Northern Africa and in the Middle East. Some of which […]

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Romans 8:31

by Sandy Pope August 28, 2011

“What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” Iawoke this morning with this verse of scripture searing in my spirit and had to write about it. Romans 8:31 is a verse of scripture that is often used for encouragement during times of […]

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The Sweetest Name I Know

by Sandy Pope August 15, 2011

A Category 5 hurricane can produce high winds of more than 155 miles per hour causing widespread upheaval and destruction.  The intense hammering rains that accompany the high catastrophic winds can turn land that was once dry and passable into a roaring river that submerges homes and roadways.   Then, when it’s all over, there is […]

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Why Did Jesus Die?

by Sandy Pope April 23, 2011

During this time of the year, there is so much mentioned about Jesus, specifically his life, his death and resurrection. Why did Jesus have to die? Was he just an unfortunate man given a death sentence of crucifixion because he infuriated the religious establishment of his day? Was he betrayed because he got mixed up […]

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My Year in Review

by Sandy Pope December 30, 2010

Twenty-Ten rolled in on a Friday and unleashed the second decade of the 21st century.   Truly, 2010 will be quite year to remember.  There were great innovative advancements in science, medicine and technology.  The world of pop culture and entertainment created a frenzy of music, movies and reality television.  24 hour cable news networks […]

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The Real Meaning of Christmas

by Sandy Pope December 4, 2010

During this time of year the real meaning of Christmas is sometimes overcast by material and commercial traditions.  Many of us, including myself take part in these traditions, but it is so important to take the time to reflect on what the true biblical meaning of Christmas is really all about. Maybe you’re not sure […]

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“Sandy, I’m having a heart attack!”

by Sandy Pope March 6, 2010

Have you ever had a day filled with so much unexpected action packed adventure that literally every other sentence that you uttered was “this can’t be happening”?   I vividly remember a day like this in the spring of 2001 which ultimately resulted in a surprising opportunity to share God’s grace. I was working for a financial company […]

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Missionary Road – A Witnessing Experience

by Sandy Pope February 7, 2010

The missionary road that God places us on is not always chock full of recognizable scenery or familiar terrain. This even applies to the people that we encounter on our missionary road. Many times we find ourselves in situations where there are at least 2 or 3 Christians in our midst with whom we can […]

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