Are we in a land of darkness?

“A land of darkness, as darkness itself; and of the shadow of death, without any order, and where the light is as darkness.” Job 10:22 In absolute darkness, there is no light, and there are not any shadows. “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put...
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Hide and Seek

Many of you played the game of Hide and seek as a child. You may not know that this game originated in 2nd Century Greece. The 2nd-century game rules were that some players hide and others seek them out. Do you know that some are seeking to uncover the mystery...
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Prisoner of hope

“Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” Zechariah 9:12 We all have gone astray, and all have been prisoners. The question is, are you going to remain a prisoner of hopelessness, depression, anxiety, stress, worry, and fear, or are...
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Crucified

“Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” Isaiah 53:1Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah, was crucified. His death was premeditated murder. The Jews, His own people hunted Him down and “they plotted to put Him to death.” John 11:53.But who really killed Jesus?...
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Good morning Ron

My daughter’s Sheepdog, Ron, is staying with me for a while. Every morning when I go to let Ron out, he grabs my arm to shepherd me and drag me out the door to do what he wants. Now grant it, He is much larger than me when he stands...
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Grieving in advance

If you have a loved one diagnosed with a terminal disease, you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or you are caring for your parents who are getting older, you may be grieving in advance (anticipatory grief).    Anticipatory grief is feelings of grief or loss before the loss...
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The many faces of grief

There are many faces of grief: anger, heaviness or depression, denial, fear, self-pity, and hope. When grief strikes, and it will if you have had a loss, you need to keep your focus on the Lord. He will take you through the deep waters. “The Lord is near to the...
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I will

At times we can feel burdened by life’s problems. We need to proclaim what our hearts need to hear. Lord, you know the plans you have for me, and they are good. I will trust you! I will walk by faith! “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2...
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Is it real or not?

“But you, Daniel, shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end. Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4 As a result of technology, knowledge has increased beyond comprehension. I told my daughters last week that we had to go...
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Trouble sleeping

Anxiety and the sorrow of the heart may cause sleep issues. Anxiety leads to heaviness/depression (proverbs 12:25) and sorrow of the heart (Neh 2:2). God desires that we be in peace. “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.” Is 26:3 Refuse to think on the things...
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