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When God Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations.
When God Doesn’t Meet Your Expectations. Luke 7:23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. What Happens When God Doesn’t Heal? What Happens When God Doesn’t Deliver? What Happens When...
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Heaven’s Last Resort
Heaven’s Last Resort The Angel Ariel suddenly appeared in front of Jonathan’s desk. They were both Second Degree Angels laboring under a Level Seven Code Red. “Michael sent me here to verify that we...
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The Anatomy Of A Spiritual Shutdown
The Anatomy Of A Spiritual Shutdown We read about government shutdowns. We all know of businesses that have shutdown. Computer owners know about the shutdown button on their laptop. Every child of...
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Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? The long blue Pontiac sedan rolled smoothly down Highway 30 through the Indiana countryside. My father, Pastor Carl Ballestero was driving. I was his unofficial...
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“Is There Any Hope For Me?”
“Is There Any Hope For Me? “I don’t think God can forgive me! You don’t know what I’ve done and I am too ashamed to say anything to anyone. You may not even want me to come back to your church, and I...
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God Answered Her Prayer
God Answered Her Prayer Fannie Thorne lived with a deep dark secret. She didn’t know who her biological father was. Her mother was also born out of wedlock. Now, two generations in a row had endured...
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Are You Worth Fighting For?
Are You Worth Fighting For? We have all heard uncomplimentary remarks by old timers about those people they considered worthless and no good. They said things like: “Ah, they’re not worth the lead it...
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When One Part Of Your Brain Hijacks The Other!
When One Part Of Your Brain Hijacks The Other! Quite a few years ago, I was told about a new book and curiosity made me want to read it. The problem was, I was a little short of cash and not sure I...
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When’s The Last Time You Really Prayed Through?
When’s The Last Time You Really Prayed Through? No, I don’t mean when is the last time you knelt and prayed. I am not even asking about the last time you prayed and cried. I don’t even want to know...
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Don’t Bother Praying!
Don’t Bother Praying! The Holy Scriptures screams the need for us all to pray. The Apostle Paul even said for us to pray without ceasing. Every pastor encourages all of his listeners to pray. I...
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At What Level Do You Wish To Play?
At What Level Do You Wish To Play? In the 1980’s electronic chess games became the rage in certain cerebral circles. One particular model would ask its user, as soon as the power button was switched...
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Intercessory Prayer, We Miss You! (Anniversary Re-post)
December 2014 celebrates the fifth birthday of The Ballestero Blog. I personally wish to thank each one of my readers. In memory of this anniversary, popular posts will be showcased from each year....
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You Are A Committee Of One
You Are A Committee Of One. Webster’s Definition: Committee Of One Noun An individual person designated to function alone as a committee. Society teaches us that we are a committee of one and that...
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You Look Beautiful!
You Look Beautiful! Those words are welcome to most ears. But, if you are like me, don’t hold your breath waiting for someone to say it. It is a very nice compliment but it is not always believable. We...
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Faithfulness
Filed under: Christian Living, Doctrine, Life, Loyality, Personal Growth, Praise, Prayer, Sacrifice, Salvation, Service, Tithes, Truth, Unity, War, Worldliness, Worship Tagged: faithfulness
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The Answered Prayer That Brought Pain
The Answered Prayer That Brought Pain Be careful what you ask for. Some answered prayers bring much pain. 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of...
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I Love You But I Just Don’t Want To Talk To You!
I Love You But I Just Don’t Want To Talk To You! I Love You But I Just Don’t Want To Talk To You! I really do love you though. I wouldn’t want to hurt your feelings in anyway. I absolutely cherish...
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Puzzle Prayer Time
Puzzle Prayer Time The beautiful white-haired grandma sat silently beside me as our car rolled down the Interstate. Marcia Starr Ballestero, my devoted wife of fifty years, was letting her thoughts and...
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Things You Won’t Fix
Things You Won’t Fix Isn’t it amazing how we can allow ourselves to live with situations that are not normal? Not only do we live with it, but also we ignore it, saying that when we get the time we’ll...
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When Jesus “Sleeps” Through Your Storm
When Jesus “Sleeps” Through Your Storm Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. Mark 4:36 And when they had sent away the...
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