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Saying goodbye to great friends

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: May 30, 2011
What words are there for dear friends who are moving away? I could tell you how my first impressions were so wrong. What I initially thought was shyness and fear I now see as humility, a servant’s heart, and quiet strength. I could tell you how much your friendship has meant to us — Sunday [...]
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The Spiritual Slideshow

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 15, 2010
“I just want to make a difference to somebody! What am I doing wrong? I feel so responsible!” Words left my mouth like hot steam spewing from the release valve on a pressure cooker; my husband was the only one to witness the explosion. Ben, a young friend we’d been mentoring, had just made another [...]
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Who do I follow?

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: November 2, 2010
I have made a life out of choosing the right people to follow.  When I desired a closer relationship with God, I found a godly mentor and followed in her footsteps.  When I wanted success professionally, I emulated someone who curried favor with the boss. Years later, in my husband’s first pastorate, there was no [...]
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6 Do’s and Don’ts for Pastor Appreciation Month

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: October 20, 2010
Since it’s pastor appreciation month, I’ve been thinking about what people should and should not do to appreciate their pastor. Here is my list of six Do’s and Don’ts. DON’T Don’t compare him to a TV evangelist. Nothing is more discouraging for your pastor than to hear: “Pastor, the only two people I like to [...]
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Idolatry of the Past

By Eyvonne Sharp | Published: September 3, 2010
Today I heard a radio spot on a local Christian station advertising a para-church organization in our city. The stated goal of this organization was to “get the church back to what it used to be in this country.”  Those are their words. The ad troubled me. I couldn’t help but wonder what “getting the [...]
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