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About jamiezirkle

I am an imperfect man of God trying to live an obedient life pleasing to the Lord.

Keep Incubating, I Guess

Posted on December 7, 2012 by jamiezirkle

Recently, I had the privilege of leading our young adult Bible study through the book, “Always True: God’s Promises When Life Is Hard”, by James Macdonald. I would strongly recommend this book for a small group study or just for … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy, Happy. Lessons from the Bible and Duck Dynasty

Posted on October 5, 2012 by jamiezirkle

I love the Bible and I love Duck Dynasty. If you’re not familiar with the show, Duck Dynasty, it is the story of a multimillionaire, redneck family that makes duck calls for a living down in the heart of Louisiana. … Continue reading →

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Fear, Faith, and Fulfillment

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jamiezirkle

I have to be honest. I’m dealing with some fears, I’m desiring more faith, and I’m yearning for fulfillment in the areas that God has mapped out for me to do in this life. A few days ago I confessed … Continue reading →

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The Sifting

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jamiezirkle

Wikipedia describes how gold miners would sift for gold back in the earlier days of mining, “Gold panning is mostly a manual technique of separating gold from other materials. Wide, shallow pans are filled with sand and gravel that may … Continue reading →

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Don’t Quit

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jamiezirkle

One of the greatest soccer games that I every played in took place on a rainy, fall day in Phoenixville, PA. The year was 1995 and I was a freshman at Valley Forge Christian College. After a few years on … Continue reading →

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Getting up from the Workbench

Posted on June 29, 2012 by jamiezirkle

I have spoken to many friends who are in a seemingly endless cycle of waiting, praying, and hoping, for God to open up a door or two of opportunity in their lives. They are either praying for direction in which … Continue reading →

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Bloody Knuckles and a Bruised Head

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jamiezirkle

The Shining moment in my life came when my brother and I got into a fight and he ran to his room and closed his door. This act of cowardice infuriated me but unlike Jack Nicholson I did not use … Continue reading →

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Secular Music In Church?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jamiezirkle

The topics of being “relevant” in church and the “seeker sensitive” movement have been discussed quite extensively, and quite passionately I might add, in our churches and leadership circles for a while now. But, there seems to be a new … Continue reading →

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Stuck

Posted on February 24, 2012 by jamiezirkle

Have you ever been in a place where you just felt stuck? Perhaps you were stuck in an airport waiting for what seemed like an eternity for your connecting flight to actually connect. Maybe you chose to take a chance … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jamiezirkle

The older I get (I’ll be 41 in November) the more that I seem to enjoy the simple things in life. Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a staple in our home, especially when the air becomes a bit cooler. … Continue reading →

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