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A Mustard Seed

January 31, 2025by Larry Ragland Jr.

I’m in a good place right now in my life. For a few years, things were pretty dark. If you go back and read some of my older posts, you […]

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Playing Church

July 6, 2013by Larry Ragland Jr. 1 Comment

Not too long ago I was having a conversation with an associate of mine that turned bitter and lead to an argument. It was resolved quickly, complete with apologies and well wishes, […]

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Christianity, Life

Church and Politics: Part 1 With Pastor Chip Ingram

October 21, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

I listened to this on the way to church this morning and it says what I’ve been trying to say about this issue, so much better than I do. Please […]

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Christianity, politics

Wearing yourself out

July 13, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

  As we all know, life can be very difficult at times. It can be more strenuous when you take into account all the competing voices and agendas we have […]

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Christianity

Faith taught in public schools is a bad idea

July 10, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

  When I get up in the morning, I take care of my necessaries, have my cup of instant coffee and then I tune in to one of my favorite […]

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Christianity

iChurch

May 31, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

“Hi, welcome to the Apple store! Can I answer any questions for you?” “Thanks, I do have one question, what does the “S” standard for on your new phone? I’ve […]

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Christianity, Life

How A Blind Man Helped Me See: John 9:1-41

April 22, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

With gas prices’ getting higher by the day it seems, sometimes we have to make deviations to our regular daily travel routines. This can be especially dicey when it comes […]

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Christianity, Life

The Bad Witness

April 19, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

I do not know how to write this without it coming off as me being defiant; I am just trying to be honest. I had a humbling reminder today why […]

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Christianity

Don’t blame me, don’t blame God, blame yourself.

April 11, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

It’s late and I’m tired (although insomnia rules the night) but I just had a conversation that has left me somewhat hurt, perturbed, anxious and honestly, a bit angry. Lord, […]

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Christianity, Life

Holiday Christians

April 9, 2012by Larry Ragland Jr.

Although I am not a grinch, I am not a fan of the big Christian holidays; namely Christmas and Easter. Not for any obnoxious religious proclivities (I don’t try and […]

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Christianity, Life

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