“do you seek great things for yourself?” Jeremiah 45:5. Ask the Lord to show you why. God knows the things you need (Mathew 6:8). Barauch Jeremiah’s scribe was seeking great things, and it caused him to be discouraged and disappointed when he did not see these things manifest in His...
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As I reflect upon this national holiday to remember those who have served our nation and lost their lives, my father comes to mind. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery amongst his fellow patriots, not by his request. But it seemed the right place for a man who was...
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Are you plagued with thoughts that bring you to a hopeless state? Does it seem like you have a black cloud of heaviness over you that will not leave? The Bible says, “since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who...
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The thoughts that wandered in and out seemed irrational at a distance but so rational as I lived the nightmare. The nightmare I speak of is not one that many would like to experience. “A senseless shooting” they called it. I thought about this statement often. Senseless…what does that word...
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Thomas Gray’s poem Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College highlights that “where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise.” Can we say it is better to not know about something or be lazy in finding out what is going on because we don’t want to worry? Many...
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Thomas Gray’s poem Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College highlights that “where ignorance is bliss, ‘Tis folly to be wise.” Can we say it is better to not know about something or be lazy in finding out what is going on because we don’t want to worry? Many...
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The effect of a loss does not need to be negative. When we experience a loss (health, job, home, love, loved one dies), we realize that we’re not in control and how fragile life is. We do not need to fear, worry or carry anxiety because God has everything under...
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My brother and his wife have a clothing store. During a recent stay with them, I got up in the middle of the night, and in the corner of the room, I saw a person. I immediately reached for the light as my heart raced. When I turned on the...
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Worry, anxiety, stress, fear, and anger are you addicted to these emotions, and are you living off their energy? What are you Reaffirming? Are you reaffirming what God says or what your soul (will, mind and emotions ) is telling you Don’t feed the emotional addiction; the enemy (devil) cut...
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“These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among...
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