It’s Not Complicated In the middle of hard circumstances we may feel at a loss to know what to do. Our first instinct is to rely on our own resources. But, I have found my resources are limited. When I stop and remember that God is all powerful and...
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A loss can bring on a variety of emotions and one of them can be sadness. David expressed his grief and sadness to the Lord through out the Psalms. “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will...
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Shopping for a Husband As I pondered on the many relationships that a friend of mine has had, it made me wonder why some people seem to choose the wrong partner. There are many variables to answer this question, but one thing came to mind. When a godly...
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Before I went into ministry I worked on an aircraft program. Every year I would meet with my team to hash out the requirements for the coming Fiscal year. I noticed that all the equipment that resided in one compartment bay was having more issues than all the other equipment...
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Where is Hope? Sometimes our circumstances seem hopeless. We can call on the old cliché “Keep looking up.” And if we look up maybe we will not be “down in the dumps”. If we really think about it, hope is a step towards faith. Faith is, knowing something is...
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Have you ever wondered what qualities make a good friend. Could they be loyalty, unconditional love, selflessness, honoring or trustworthiness? As I was pondering these qualities, I realized that my dog that died was a true friend, a buddy. God gives us what we need and desire to bring us...
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When we experience trauma, the thoughts keep rolling over and over in our minds. At some point we need to move forward; we need to have new thoughts. The trauma may have been our fault and we cannot forgive ourselves. But, God is always faithful to forgive us when we...
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Adam and Eve when they sinned realized (first knowledge) that they were naked, stripped without covering. God was their covering. Have you considered what you are wearing? We can put on shame, guilt, self-pity, hopelessness and many other clothes that are not edifying to God. The good news is...
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In our society there seems to be a loss of respect for children. I remember talking to a woman many years ago who was very angry because people were having children. She had children of her own, but they were adults and as I recall they did not have children....
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Are you struggling with identity loss? Others words can sometimes tear us down. We can believe the lies. As an adolescent, I did not feel accepted. The way I saw myself became distorted. God wants us to see ourselves through His eyes, the eyes of the one who...
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