Tag: christian living
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Troubled Hearts
In John 14:1-7, Jesus comforts his disciples, urging them not to be troubled and to believe in him for peace. He emphasizes that he is the way to the Father and assures them of a prepared place in heaven. Jesus’s teachings remind believers that with faith, they can overcome life’s anxieties.
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Thoughts
Sometimes the miracle is not in the healing. A disease is not cured. A home is still lost. A life is not saved. Prayers are answered not by recovery but by “my grace is enough”. In trials and pain and grief when the hurt is unbearable He whispers…… “I sang the first song! I wrote…
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Book Cover Reveal
I am both thrilled and humbled to share the cover of my first book. It has been a dream of mine for years, but God has taken over and given me the words. This first book in the series, Unimaginable Peace, is titled Chronic Peace for Chronic Pain. The Lord has been with me and…
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Triumph Over Fear
This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, a 30-day devotional for those living with Chronic Illness. “Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the…
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The Eyes I Will Never Forget
My heart broke as once again I gently held her back so we could close the door to the cement block building that housed the homeless shelter for women and children. It was the end of the day, and time for my mission team to leave the group of children and head back to our…
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Suffering and Hope: Biblical Perspectives for Christians
The post discusses the inevitability of suffering in life, particularly for Christians, referencing scripture for comfort and guidance. It emphasizes that suffering has purpose, leading to spiritual growth and the ability to minister to others. Trust in God’s sovereignty is crucial, even amidst unanswered questions about trials.
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The Nickel
As I retrieved my Cappuccino and turned to walk to my table, I caught a glimpse of a man wiping down tables with paper napkins. He was an older gentleman dressed in shabby black trousers and an equally shabby coat zipped up to his neck. It appeared that he had at least two shirts on…
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Finding Strength to Battle Negativity
Let’s say that you have a big project or task to accomplish and you find it a struggle due to these annoying voices inside your head telling you that you can’t do it, you won’t do it, you’re not good enough, or you don’t deserve to do it? Success seems out of reach. I know…
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A Light Unto My Path
I kept asking the surgeon, with desperation, for a timeline or a guarantee that Rick would survive, but he could offer neither.