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Written By: Joyce C. Lock

1	Just Think Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-30 | - Word Count: 702 | Viewed: 250 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 Biblical lessons from Joyce C. Lock. What if people were to sell Jesus the way we sell goods and services, with the same gusto, determination and dedication to our cause?
2	Let There Be Peace Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-29 | - Word Count: 538 | Viewed: 291 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.33 Biblical lessons from Joyce C. Lock. Finding peace in the common age sometimes seems impossible. But with the right guidance, all things are possible.
3	Our Gift Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-28 | - Word Count: 333 | Viewed: 295 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.17 If you knew you were going to stand before God, today (not in judgment, but meeting your very best friend) ... is there a gift you would like to present Him with? Do you plan to meet Him empty handed? Maybe you have a gift for God already. Perhaps, you never thought about it and would like to.
4	The Lord is My Strength and Song Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-23 | - Word Count: 2321 | Viewed: 260 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.33 Biblical passages by Joyce C. Lock. The Lord is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
5	In Remembrance of Me Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-22 | - Word Count: 1799 | Viewed: 239 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.71 Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock. The temptation of Jesus.
6	Seek Me First Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2009-04-21 | - Word Count: 1968 | Viewed: 266 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Biblical passages from Joyce C. Lock.
7	The Abbreviated Christmas - XMAS - Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-11-13 | - Word Count: 169 | Viewed: 842 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 If you are like me you may not care to consider Wikipedia's explanation. But, if spelling 'Christmas' as 'xmas' is your preference, you might appreciate knowing how the 'X' in 'xmas' began.
8	Legalism Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-07 | - Word Count: 252 | Viewed: 734 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.80 Within Christian circles is known the term 'legalism'. We know it when we see it, couldn't possibly be guilty of it, but know someone who is. When pressed to define it, the bottom line answer is, 'Not what we're doing.'
9	A Way to Escape Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-06 | - Word Count: 322 | Viewed: 623 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.75 Have you ever found yourself in a position where, if you just keep your mouth shut, you will receive the credit? Perhaps you observe the keys in another's car. Maybe you're in a different town where no one would notice you visiting the local bar. Or, you're on vacation, at the beach, where church members will never see how you dress.
10	One Day at A Time Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-06 | - Word Count: 140 | Viewed: 613 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 If just for today, Lord, I'll keep my eyes and heart in tune to Your ever-loving presence. I'll walk with You, talk with you, and glean upon Your every word; be ready to go, ready to stay, and bask in the fullness of Your day.
11	Wash Your Mouth Out! Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-05 | - Word Count: 517 | Viewed: 711 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 Whoever decided which were bad words, I do not know. However, as we well remember, when cursing came out of our mouth, as children, the new soap bar came out of the cabinet, too (only with a little help from our parents).
12	Wise Men Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-09-04 | - Word Count: 2370 | Viewed: 913 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
13	Know What You Believe Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-17 | - Word Count: 716 | Viewed: 866 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50 When one has been physically attacked a number of times, you BELIEVE the attacker when they say they will do it again.
14	Zero Tolerance - Learning From Momma - Momma's Rules - Our Daily Chores Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-15 | - Word Count: 977 | Viewed: 916 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 When one has a larger family structure and self-discipline become almost mandatory for all parties therein.
15	A Man of His Word Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-14 | - Word Count: 356 | Viewed: 1156 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Suppose we make a promise that seems fully reasonable. Though later, circumstances arise in which we have to neglect someone in need in order to fulfill that promise.
16	Walk With Me Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-08-13 | - Word Count: 491 | Viewed: 1112 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 I am here, in this very room. When you sense my presence, and even when you don't, I am here.
17	Stolen Treasures Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-18 | - Word Count: 354 | Viewed: 686 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
18	Inner Healing Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-17 | - Word Count: 1421 | Viewed: 852 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.00 All people have experienced childhood hurts, albeit some more than others. None-the-less, we have all had them. Whether it is a lack of children's developmental skills, a lack of adults recognizing the need to help them, or both - childhood hurts do not go away on their own. We can stifle those wounds at times, accuse and try to convince the perpetrator of their error, exhaust ourselves emotionally, cry a spell and think it's better now, etc. But, it isn't.
19	Given Much Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-16 | - Word Count: 286 | Viewed: 883 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.44 Paying very special attention to Jesus' words, you may notice He didn't say God would beat you. Could it be that you would've done it to yourself?
20	Free Bible WORDsearch Program Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-12 | - Word Count: 288 | Viewed: 896 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 This is basic instruction for how to begin using the WORDsearch program.
21	Visiting Grandma Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-11 | - Word Count: 339 | Viewed: 794 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 If the creek was up, we had to park the car next to the gravel country road, then take our shoes off and walk the long stretch to the barn (wading through the water, as water covered the road up past the barn). The water was knee high ... if you were the oldest kid. So, the two youngest got carried.
22	Are You Tired, Yet? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-11 | - Word Count: 446 | Viewed: 753 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.13 Are you tired of having more days at the end of the month than money? Perhaps you've missed family time, due to overtime, just to make ends meet. Maybe, your credit card bills are rising, too. Only, Murphy's Law goes into effect about the time you'd intended to keep your word and pay on your debt. Suppose you borrowed from Peter to pay Paul, then failed at keeping your word to Peter, too. Exhausting creative ideas to your financial dilemma, the end of your rope could be near.
23	Name It, Claim It Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-09 | - Word Count: 270 | Viewed: 732 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 You've heard the expression 'Name it, Claim it'. Though we'd first need to know the intent of one's heart, the phrase implies to the Christian version of a spoiled brat ... 'I'm your child. You owe me!'
24	The Church Choir Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-07 | - Word Count: 786 | Viewed: 899 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Church Choir: A church within a church, made up of many of the church's finest leaders ... the most likely place where a majority will bond together in friendship and unity, as they bond with the Lord. In strengthening its members, the entire church is strengthened. And, as they become one in heart, soul, and purpose ... God has promised His Spirit indwelling. The entire direction of a church can be changed through its choir.
25	God First Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-06 | - Word Count: 281 | Viewed: 933 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 Most believe that's how it should be, whether they practice it or not. Few have problems recognizing when 'Me, Me, Me' gets in the way, whether they care to admit it or not. But, putting others second can get very confusing in relationship to God being first.
26	Leaving Your Financial Wilderness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-05 | - Word Count: 419 | Viewed: 586 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.75 One's instinct to survive goes against giving all, as if we'd lose all that's left. And, whatever we think we possess is just a figment of our imagination. Yet, we cling to it for dear life.
27	Whiskers Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-04 | - Word Count: 731 | Viewed: 830 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 When growing up, I recall discussions about how it is impossible for animals to go to heaven; being that they don't have a spirit. How could they have one, being that they do not talk and, thus, can not understand or communicate with God? Or, at least, that was the winning argument.
28	Counting the Ways Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | - Word Count: 171 | Viewed: 897 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.17 How do we love Thee, Oh, Lord? Let us count the ways...
29	Where There's a Will, There's a Way Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | - Word Count: 114 | Viewed: 589 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 It's like Mother always said, 'Where there's a will, there's a way.'
30	Loss to Suicide Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | - Word Count: 122 | Viewed: 956 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Many attempt suicide, several times, without success. Most attempt such as a means of escaping. They really don't want to die. They only want the pain to go away.
31	Grace for Grace Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-31 | - Word Count: 150 | Viewed: 929 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 Grace: God's unmerited favor, unconditional love, when we get what we don't deserve, when we get something far greater than anything we deserved, when we hit the end of the road and find a second chance, salvation, forgiveness.
32	Can You Walk the Walk? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-30 | - Word Count: 146 | Viewed: 853 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 We've all heard phrases that challenged us to greatness. But instead of being challenged, what a difference it could make if we challenged ourselves ...
33	You May Never Know What You're Missing Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-29 | - Word Count: 184 | Viewed: 916 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.75 Surely, most everyone who has ever attended church has heard a preacher say, 'Faith without works is dead,' only to hear echoes in the background chanting, 'Uh-huh.'
34	What Kind of E-mail are You? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-28 | - Word Count: 184 | Viewed: 561 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50 Taking others into consideration.
35	Who are You? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | - Word Count: 230 | Viewed: 494 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 0.50 When standing before our Maker, it'll be just us and Him. So, just incase God asks, 'Who are you?' You might want to have prepared your heart to answer.
36	God is Not Mocked Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | - Word Count: 395 | Viewed: 778 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 How many times have we had the urge to Lord it over someone fallen; to look at them in disgust, to shun their very presence, to talk behind their back, to refuse their service, to forget all the good they've done, to spit in their face and kick them when their down?
37	Battles Of The Mind - Some thoughts on high blood pressure: cause and cure Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-22 | - Word Count: 423 | Viewed: 617 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.14 If God is truly God and in control of all things, then the battles we face, whatever they be, are really only in the mind.
38	Giving God Our Heart Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-21 | - Word Count: 751 | Viewed: 629 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 As humans, we want to be and hope to be good enough, while falling flat on our face again and again ... and, sometimes, even give up at the seemingly impossible. And if someone else doesn't kick us in the pants for failing, we most assuredly do it to ourselves.
39	If I Were Called Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | - Word Count: 236 | Viewed: 902 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 We, often, hold high expectations for our spiritual leaders (as does God) to teach, minister, give guidance and direction, to be the example, live what they preach, and to be available, willing, and able to meet our need. We truly are blessed when we have such a person in our life.
40	Queen Shopper for a Day Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | - Word Count: 1299 | Viewed: 677 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.29 Though there was a bit of snow still left on the ground, it was a bright sunny day. Looking outside the window, the sun's glow compelled me to draw closer to the window, to bask in its warmth. Oh, that was so neat! It felt like Spring had arrived!
41	Financial Freedom Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-19 | - Word Count: 2404 | Viewed: 659 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 Having been raised/programmed with all the principals of a virtuous woman, Granny also lived in our home (a survivor of the Great Depression). Additionally, with four siblings, eight to nine people lived in our house at any given time. Parents being in mission work, we were also the 'home away from home' for uncounted numbers of leaders and missionaries.
42	Fruit Inspection Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-17 | - Word Count: 268 | Viewed: 689 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.86 If we believe we are called to be Fruit Inspectors, then might we also have been watching for imperfection in Jesus, in His day, too?
43	Greater Than Any Storm Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-16 | - Word Count: 894 | Viewed: 489 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 If you have ever known someone that would ask forgiveness (sometimes, even before the church), then turn around and do the same thing again, you are not alone.
44	Happiness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-15 | - Word Count: 309 | Viewed: 736 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.33 We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will be more content when the children are older.
45	Is it Love? W. W. J. D. ? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-14 | - Word Count: 366 | Viewed: 815 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 Do you think about your neighbor?
46	What's the Point? Our Rebellious Teens Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-13 | - Word Count: 383 | Viewed: 744 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.71 It makes no difference if you are the perfect parent. Adults get no recognition for whatever part they did right. In fact, because the teen feels controlled, they do not see that anyone else did anything right.
47	America Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-12 | - Word Count: 255 | Viewed: 667 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Whilst we abhor war and the American flag is only a symbol of who we are, our flag has become so very precious to us as it represents all that is dearest to our heart.
48	Christmas Best Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-08 | - Word Count: 386 | Viewed: 783 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Every Christmas marks the anniversary of a very wonderful Christmas. Though doctors did everything medically possible to stop the premature delivery, our youngest grandson was born.
49	Come Home Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-07 | - Word Count: 448 | Viewed: 705 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.33 Imagining a proud father holding a newborn in the palm of his hand, I envision love beaming from God's eyes as He says, Awe, Perfect! How beautiful! You were exactly the creation intended.
50	Mercy, Not Sacrifice Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | - Word Count: 1020 | Viewed: 900 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80 We have heard it said, 'I don't smoke, curse, or chew; or run around with women who do.' Will somebody please give them a cookie ... to shut them up? Isn't that a bit like gloating, 'I'm saved and you're not'? I mean, really.
51	Ties that Bind Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | - Word Count: 483 | Viewed: 708 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.67 When growing up, if there was a sibling dispute, mom had the perfect solution. She would refuse to choose. Instead, mom would bang our heads together. She'd say that it takes two to fight ~ so we both got it. Now, that really hurt! But, it worked, every time. We'd hush, immediately. Though we didn't like it, we didn't dare say another word.
52	Make no Mistake Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-05 | - Word Count: 211 | Viewed: 961 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25 However you came to be, in this world, you are not a mistake.
53	Shopping Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-03 | - Word Count: 248 | Viewed: 707 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.80 When shopping for summer attire, this year, you will discover only three options available: 1. slinky. 2. bare all. 3. AC required.
54	People Do the Oddest Things Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-02 | - Word Count: 309 | Viewed: 675 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 We send our best wishes for holidays, birthdays, get well, weddings, and such. Yet, why are we wishing for anything when we could really bless them in prayer?
55	Love Never Fails Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-03-02 | - Word Count: 220 | Viewed: 662 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 How many times do you suppose we've hurt people and not realized it; to have reacted without thought; to have deemed another not ready, worthy, capable, or spiritual enough.
56	What a Gift! Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-28 | - Word Count: 599 | Viewed: 647 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 God dwells in our heart. Thus, our calling involves following the passions God has placed there; not making everyone else happy, not meeting other's demands, not fulfilling every request in the universe.
57	All the Same Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-27 | - Word Count: 229 | Viewed: 626 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 When a friend shared how her counselor had said that God's chosen people were His favorite, that there are some He loves more, you can bet I came up for air.
58	You Can Only Save Yourself Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-27 | - Word Count: 348 | Viewed: 678 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 If I let my mate have their way, they may treat me better. If I pray long and hard enough, maybe they will go to church. If I share everything I am learning, perhaps some of it will rub off. If I am completely obedient and submissive, they will get saved.
59	Your Invitation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-26 | - Word Count: 413 | Viewed: 739 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 Traditional methods of study are not the same as those given in scripture. So, it is no wonder there are so many contradicting doctrines. And if you're not free, it isn't yet the truth.
60	How Can God Have a Baby? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-16 | - Word Count: 671 | Viewed: 700 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.25 When people have studied the Bible and then challenge our faith, we need to see if our faith actually lines up with the Bible. And once we examine God's usage of the term 'begotten', we see promotions; not a baby.
61	Better Than a Miracle Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-15 | - Word Count: 1310 | Viewed: 639 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 For those whose lungs have always been healthy, breathing is something we are most likely to take for granted. Yet, observe a preemie whose every next breath is another miracle - or witness someone's exhaustion, when in need of a lung transplant, who truly knows why they call it 'laboring to breath'. Then, we just might get a glimpse into the fact that, if we can breath at all, we are a miracle, too.
62	Bless the Children Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-14 | - Word Count: 732 | Viewed: 630 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 Previous generations where raised under the premise that children are to be seen and not heard. If they altered in teaching, the next generation was heard. But, their words weren't taken seriously; as adults always think they know more than children do.
63	A Choice to Believe God Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-13 | - Word Count: 653 | Viewed: 612 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 It was beyond thrilling once I realized the Bible was a How-to Book; a list of Master's tools for overcoming whatever we face in the world.
64	In Loving Memory ... Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-13 | - Word Count: 81 | Viewed: 691 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 To have loved one, then lost, is still better than to have never been so blessed.
65	A Motivating Factor Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-12 | - Word Count: 246 | Viewed: 638 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 Growing up in an environment where non-church attendance isn't an option, much of one's beliefs may be based upon other's faith.
66	Counting Them Happy Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-10 | - Word Count: 251 | Viewed: 596 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 It is, often, thought we're to patiently endure whatever horrible things that come our way; to be victims of our circumstance. The only blessings we expect to see are in the life to come.
67	Are We Happy, Really? Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-09 | - Word Count: 423 | Viewed: 588 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.20 Are we getting just old enough, and on so many medications, That we don't realize how down right irritable we can be? Or, have we not realized how unhappy we really are?
68	Come as You Are Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-08 | - Word Count: 261 | Viewed: 730 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50 Have you ever dreamed of being such a wonderful person and devoted servant of Christ that ...
69	Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-07 | - Word Count: 216 | Viewed: 1011 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60 Have you ever attended a church service and thought, 'Yuck! This church is dead,' then attended elsewhere and thought, 'Wow! God is there,' as you felt personally touched by His presence?
70	Checking Our Foundation Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | - Word Count: 1502 | Viewed: 609 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 When we seek to know about God instead of knowing Him, our knowledge will never be complete.
71	Color Me Love Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | - Word Count: 381 | Viewed: 736 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 For those who walk in the flesh, the law is given. Some only see in black and white. And, yet, there is a more excellent way.
72	Listen for Their Voices Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-05 | - Word Count: 289 | Viewed: 797 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.00 If we truly believe knowledge will pass away, why; spend lives competing to know about God, think our training is omnipotent truth, and war over doctrinal differences (causing separation of company from those not like us)? Brother against brother is a testimony lost people notice.
73	Loneliness Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-02 | - Word Count: 357 | Viewed: 899 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 Loneliness is all around us.
74	How to Save and Use Graphics via Outlook Written by: Joyce C. Lock | Distributed: 2007-02-01 | - Word Count: 329 | Viewed: 751 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 A step-by-step instruction guide on how to save and use graphics through Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express.