Light and Darkness What would it be like in a world with no light; not even the light of a candle? We would not need eyes to see in total darkness and would have to develop our other senses. I have tried walking in the dark, with my eyes wide...
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I was reliving the hurt over and over…. the visions were horrific. If you are experiencing flashbacks as a result of trauma, you must release, not relive your hurts. Make a conscience decision to not think on the negative things. Let the Lord heal your mind. “[ Meditate on These...
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Restored Health When we experience trauma, it may not only include physical damage, but a deep wounding of the heart. The physical wound may heal, but no one can see the inner hurt that we may still be experiencing. We may react in ways we do not want, acting out...
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Discerning Many times when we encounter trauma in our lives, we get advice from all different areas. These pieces of advice may be very contradictory. So, how do we know what advice will help us through this time in our lives? Seek wisdom. “Who is wise and understanding among you?...
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Today I found an unexpected hitchhiker in my car. He was not welcome. We sometimes can pick-up unexpected baggage (un-forgiveness, anger, bitterness, etc.) that we don’t intend to carry. The excess baggage that we carry can potentially cause serious problems; such as separation/barrier between the Lord and ourselves, which leads...
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Boy Scout Motto: Always Be Prepared How can we be prepared if we do not know the future? Do we know what will happen to us? Do we know in advance about a car accident, a life threatening disease, the unexpected death of a loved one, or some violent act...
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Many are touting if you take this wonder food, your cancer will be healed, or if you take this medicine all your problems will go away. Why are people so apt to believe a wonder drug, that most likely has not been tested; over God’s healing that has already been...
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Crossroads of Life My granddaughter is turning 21 years old today. I was there to witness her birth and now she is a responsible young woman. She is pursing her studies to make her dreams come true, and she has made her decision to follow Jesus. This age is a...
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Many wonder but don’t ask the question, at what point do we let a loved one go? I know with my own father the question crossed my mine. But I did not dare ask. I knew my father’s wishes; and they were not to prolong his life when there was...
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A Healing Word Our words are so important. They can build up or tear down. And God has impressed on me lately to be conscious of the affect my words have on people. Sometimes the power of God’s word is underestimated. His word can change lives, it is life itself...
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