Twice scorned
Being ridiculed/rejected is difficult to bear. Many times the scorn comes from those we love and the pain is great. Job experienced scorn, “My friends scorn me; My eyes pour out tears to God.” Job 16:20 Often we want to justify ourselves and find the cause to rectify the situation. What does...
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Why are you angry?
“So the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?” Genesis 4:6 At times in our lives, we can become overwhelmed with emotion and become angry. Anger is a natural emotion. However, we should not let it rule over us. “Be angry, and do not sin”:...
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The LORD lives!
The Word of God says, “And you shall swear, ‘The Lord lives,’In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations shall bless themselves in Him, And in Him they shall glory.” Jeremiah 4:2 Do you wonder why many don’t believe the LORD lives? God’s word says He lives in truth,...
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Emotional wound series – Loss and Trauma
Emotional wound series – Loss and Trauma “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke...
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Emotional wound Series – Loneliness
Emotional wound Series – Loneliness I remember when my husband died, my soul mate, it was a loneliness and despair that I felt no one could share with me. At least, that is what I thought. As I read God’s word, the truth, the love of God poured into my heart and...
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Emotional wound Series – Rejection/Abandonment
Emotional wound Series – Rejection/Abandonment The wound of rejection and/or abandonment go deep. You may have experienced rejection from friends, people at church or your own family. According to Psychology Today, “Rejection piggybacks on physical pain pathways in the brain. MRI studies show that the same areas of the brain become activated...
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Character Check
We need to reflect the character of Jesus. There is only one way to do this and, that is to pray and ask the Lord to show you areas in your life that are not reflecting Him. Do not be deceived into thinking that your good, “…There is none who does good, No, not one.”...
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Senseless Shooting
Seven years ago today, my husband was murdered in what The Washington Post called “a senseless shooting.” I have often pondered this statement. Since God has control of everything, was it senseless? I beg to differ with the Washington Post. It was a horrific murder and a family should not...
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