It’s been longer since my last post than I wanted it to be, but I have been doing the hard work of grief since my beloved cat passed away 3 weeks ago tomorrow. Before he died, he was very ill, and I took care of him 24/7. This will be a short post, because the […]
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God created crying to help us release our pain
Posted: 28th February 2014 by accepted in UncategorizedI used to feel wrong when I cried, like I wasn’t being as strong as I should be if I did. In more recent times, I would let my tears fall without sobbing. My face and my clothes would get wet, but I wouldn’t really cry, I would spend the entire time trying to steady myself enough […]
It can be hard to believe that God loves you unconditionally. All of us have done (or thought about doing) things we are ashamed of. To other people, we present a facade of being a “good” or “nice” person. We want people to like us, and we care about what they think. We know there […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzvnqAAt_t0 I want to share this song with you that I discovered from the movie “The Gospel.” Great movie, great soundtrack! Yolanda Adams sings “Victory,” a song that is about how you can get through the pain and trouble in life. And joy is thrown in for good measure, because knowing Jesus is your Savior […]
One of the most dramatic examples of a last minute conversion to Christianity is found in Luke Chapter 23, verses 32-43. It says: Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Him (Jesus) to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him, along with the criminals–one […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGaUmSbXJ-A the lyrics appear below the video; click “see more” to see the full lyrics 🙂 “That’s Why We Praise Him” is a song written by Tommy Walker, and in this case, performed by Rich Ochoa and the Maranatha! Promise band. It appears on “i Worship, A Total Worship Experience,” a double CD of Christian music. […]
Let the holidays spark a desire to know Jesus
Posted: 31st December 2013 by accepted in UncategorizedChristmas marks the beginning of God’s plan to save us from eternal death and separation from Him. Jesus was born just as we are, as a baby. He was a full member of His earthly family, a human being. At the same time, He was also God. That’s an important distinction, because a holy, sinless […]
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” [Psalm 91, verse 1 NIV Bible]
Posted: 20th December 2013 by accepted in UncategorizedIt’s no secret that a lot of people find the holidays challenging. Paradoxes abound: You want to be with family, but gatherings can be tense. You want to make your kids happy, but you can’t give them everything they want. I don’t claim that I’m only overwhelmed during the holidays, but I can’t deny there […]
In Isaiah Chapter 43, verses 18 and 19, God says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” [NIV Bible] There is no better […]
God cares about people with emotional and mental illness
Posted: 22nd November 2013 by accepted in UncategorizedIf you suffer from an emotional or mental illness, you are not alone. Many people do, but it’s often unspoken and hidden. People with emotional or mental illnesses are often misunderstood–viewed as lazy, weak or unwilling to change. Perspective is vital, because mental illness can’t be fully understood by looking from the outside in. God’s help with […]