Smile! I’m sure you have heard this command many times; taking pictures, cheering someone up or many other circumstances. I heard a scientific experiment where people were asked to smile for no reason and the other group was asked to withhold smiling. Each group was given a questionnaire on...
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It may be hard to believe, but you can have joy after a loss. “Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us,...
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Where Do You Find Security? All of our life we look for security. There are security blankets and stuffed animals for little children. But, as an adult, where do we look for security? Is it found in the right employment, the right education, or the right political figure? ...
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I went to a funeral last week, and it was as if I stepped back in time. I looked around, and I remembered the questions that were going through my mind when I lost my husband. How can people just go on? My loved one is gone, and they...
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Day of Trouble There are many things that cause us trouble. It could be a loss of a job, which can create financial difficulties and eventually losing a home. There are troubles of failing health, medical bills, or death. We all face troubles at some time in our lives....
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My husband and I used to celebrate Halloween. We would dress up and get with all of our friends and take our kids around the neighborhood “trick or treating.” What does the Bible say about Halloween? Nothing. The Bible does say that we should not engage in witchcraft or...
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Trauma can Bring Fear If you have ever experienced someone stalking you or living in an abusive situation, these circumstances do not only bring trauma, but a constant fear. The first thing that needs to happen is removing yourself from the abuse or getting help with the stalking. There...
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God can use you no matter your age, financial condition or current circumstances. We are all called to be disciples, a personal follower of Jesus. “for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13
Guilty Grieving? I have actually heard someone say that a person is selfish when they grieve. Obviously that person was not an expert in grieving. Yes, we do miss our loved one, but grieving is a natural process. John 11:35, says that Jesus wept when he saw Mary grieving...
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Grieving a loss of a loved one is personal, and I do not believe there is a magic formula. God is the only one that knows what you need. There came a time in my grieving when I heard the Lord say that it was time for me to move...
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