JBJosh Blevins

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Writing on faith, leadership, family, and the grace-filled ordinary life.

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Faith1 min readMar 2018

Before You Quit…

There are many things in life that you won't see the full value of until you've done it faithfully over a long period of time. Don't ever give up on something God has asked you to do just because it doesn't seem that imp…

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Faith4 min readMar 2018

Our Gaps. God's Grace.

The concept of grace is of the utmost importance, not only for the Christian, but for the human. Grace is paramount in understanding the gospel. The fact that grace is associated with God indicates that it is in His natu…

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Faith1 min readFeb 2018

Oh the Wonder

There are some things that happen which cause us to gaze in amazement. As the snow fell this morning, I was refreshed and strangely mesmerized by its beauty and calm. My son was up early, and upon seeing the white out th…

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Faith2 min readFeb 2018

Billy Graham: A Worthy Example

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Faith2 min readFeb 2018

Down with Discouragement

I'm sorry to break it to you, but you are going to fail. At some point in your Christian life you will struggle with making the wise choice, and even occasionally do the right thing the wrong way. While this isn't a life…

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Faith2 min readFeb 2018

Endure With Him

When you have discovered what God has created you to do, there is nothing you won't be willing to endure against yourself in order to see God's purposes accomplished. We are naturally prone to self preservation, often at…

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Faith2 min readFeb 2018

Jesus Never Stops

I had the joy of performing a wedding today. It wasn't one that I was expecting to officiate, but was honored that this couple thought of me when the pastor who did their premarital counseling wasn't available. They had …

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Faith2 min readJan 2018

Today Matters

Have you ever become discouraged while thinking about the future? You end up asking yourself questions like, "How will I ever amount to anything significant?" Or, "How I will I ever achieve goals that seem so far away an…

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Faith2 min readJan 2018

Messy Cleaning

Today I started cleaning and organizing my garage. I had allowed it to get a bit out of control, and it needed be addressed whether I was in the mood or not (and I wasn't). By the end of the day instead of neatly organiz…

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Faith2 min readJan 2018

Have Some Fruit

Banana please… banana please! Those were the first words I heard from the mouth of my four year old this morning. He loves fruit. So does God.

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Faith1 min readJan 2018

You Need to be Challenged

Let’s be honest. There are times when it would be easier for us to live with _“me, myself and I.”_ No one to question us, no relational conflict to deal with, just me agreeing with my wonderful self… ignorantly… foolishl…

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Devotional1 min readJan 2018

Your Dreams

All your dreams might not come true. But don't be disappointed… God has something better in mind!

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