Friends may not understand what you are going through. During times of loss, your friends may say things that bring no comfort. Remember they don’t completely understand what you are experiencing and sometimes you don’t even know how you are feeling. Continue to share with your friends as you go...
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So Much Loss at One Time I have experienced the sudden death of a friend and a few weeks later my aunt passed away on Resurrection Sunday. Even though I shed tears and my heart is heavy, I have the peace of knowing that they are both in heaven...
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I struggled to forgive… It hurts when someone you care about treats you in an unjust manner. Words can cause damage, and they can last a lifetime seared in your memory. “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may...
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Decoration or Worship I have worked as an interior designer. Recently while shopping I have noticed statues of Buddha in the accessory area of many stores. If we profess to be Christian, we should not have Buddha as an accessory of décor in our home. You may be...
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You may feel a real loss of youth and control in your life, and social security is the culprit. You paid in, and now you do not see a return. As you age this may become a real fear as the payments fluctuate from month to month and survival seems...
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Desperation Brings Motivation Why does it take a state of desperation in order to be motivated at times? I am much more motivated to skip the ice cream when it is hard to button my clothes. Or, when I’m desperate for time when I haven’t started on my taxes...
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When you or someone you love has experienced discrimination. You may have lost hope, trust, innocence, or love. How you respond to the discrimination is critical. Anger may be your first reaction. “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow...
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God’s Word is Alive Not only do we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, where Jesus came back to life after being crucified on the cross, but He left us with His living Word and the Holy Spirit to indwell us and guide us. “In the beginning was the Word, and...
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The miles piled up. My running became the single focus of my life. It was all centered around a plan, a plan to run a marathon. It started off with a simple goal and became an unrelenting compulsion. The more miles I ran, the more miles I needed to run....
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Is There a Connection Between Sin and Sickness? Jesus makes an unexpected statement when some friends of a man who was a paralytic carried him to Jesus. They brought him for healing, but Jesus said, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” (Matthew 9:2 NKJV) ...
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