What Gives Us Boldness? Usually we can have boldness if we know someone is backing us, and they have the power that we do not possess to be a beneficial source of strength. At times there may be a question where one’s boldness originates. Bold statements are not always readily...
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The unspoken request; we all have them. Many do not ask God because they do not believe that He really can do that _____. Fix the transmission in your car or heal a family member from a so-called incurable disease. In the back of your mind, you may be wondering...
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Where Do We Get Help? When my father passed away, his words and little phrases he would say rang in my ears. Some would bring a smile to me as I would remember, “If you eat your dessert first and die quickly, at least you were able to enjoy it.”...
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Trauma the unspoken heartache Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is classified by doctors as a mental disorder. Which typically manifests as a result of a traumatic event (rape, molestation, accidents, traumatic death of a loved one, or war). The battle is in the mind and the heart. Complete healing from PTSD is...
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What Kind of Prisoner are You? We usually think of prison as a bad place to be. But in Zechariah we see “prisoners of hope”. Just imagine how it would feel if we had no choice but to have hope in every situation. Prison just might be a good thing...
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Has someone you love ever forgotten something that was very important to you? Anniversary, birthday, special occasion, etc. This can create a deep wound. I have, and out of the pain came a poem and healing from my Lord… Because you forgot a soul wound was laid; my heart ached...
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Counting the Promises Have you ever counted all of the promises God has made to us? For many years I have had a “promise box”. It is shaped like a loaf of bread and holds many small cards with promises from the scripture printed on each side. Even if God...
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Trauma a False Shield Trauma shields the eyes, ears, heart, and soul from the truth. It is a false shield. Jesus was traumatized. He took our trauma on the cross. “Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land.” Mathew 27:45 The darkest...
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Troubles, Troubles There are troubles everywhere. Sometimes we don’t know where to turn. But there is hope. Jesus said, “…In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33b, NKJV) Jesus was warning His believers about the kind of tribulation that...
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Rough Times As I was considering the obstacle before me, I could hear my Lord say, “rough may be the times. I will smooth them out for you. Hear what I have to say. Your focus must be constant and unwavering. Don’t look at the obstacle, look at He...
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