“1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime” And a good majority remain silent about the event. Tamar was one of these women. “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel....
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Frustration is not of God. Frustration is a feeling of being annoyed or upset about not being able to achieve something or inability to change circumstances. God knows the plans that He has for you. We have peace when we rest in God, regardless of the situation. “I have said...
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The enemy, ever vigilant, seeks to bring shame into our lives. Shame is a painful emotion caused by a consciousness ofguilt or a feeling of not measuring up. Shame causes a disconnection from God and others. It asks the question, “Is there something wrong with me?” If you have accepted Jesus...
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“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'” Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV In the past, I limited this verse to the prophetic. But what if the mighty things are the deep hurts within that God wants to show you,...
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Deep wounds that affect the emotions, mind, and/or will are called soul wounds. These wounds go deep and can have long term consequences unless dealt with. Like a physical wound, a soul wound if not cleaned, ointment applied and bandaged it will continue to ooze and possibly get infected. You...
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Only a few people in scripture are called a friend of God. “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God.” James 2:23 The Bible tells us that we need to be friendly if we want to have friends (Proverbs 18:24) If you...
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The disciples had God on their side when their boat started filling up, but they were afraid. Jesus asked his disciples an important question: “Where is your faith?” Luke 8:25 We are going to have storms in life, and we need to be prepared. Build up your faith. “But ye, beloved, building up...
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When my oldest daughter was young, she could not stand to be dirty/stained. She immediately had to change her clothes. We should be just like her when it comes to sin. Sin leaves a stain. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins...
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“And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.”: Acts 4:33 When we testify to God’s greatness of work and glorify Him, His grace comes upon us. Take your eyes off yourself and unto Jesus Christ and His finished work on...
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Yes, we can. Unrighteousness and pride can lead to deception. All unrighteousness is sin (1 John 5:7), “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 And pride, which is a sin, leads to deception (“The pride of your heart has...
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