When you feel broken it can be helpful to know that you are not alone in your hurt. Understanding that you are not the only one who has walked the path of brokenness can offer a hope in the darkest moments. The world is full of people who have faced things that could break the... Continue Reading →
Often times in our brokenness we spend so much time looking for someone to blame. There may really be a person at the root of our pain. As a teenager, I was raped. The only person to blame for my brokenness in that situation was the rapist. I had a counselor tell me that I... Continue Reading →
One of my Jackie-ism's has always been "Words have power." I admit it is not an original saying, but one that I do say quite often. If I am remotely paying attention, it bothers me when people are speaking negative things over themselves or others, even if in jest. It doesn't matter who you are,... Continue Reading →
Broken, an adjective, defined as: having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order. (of a marriage or other long-term relationship) having ended. denoting a family in which the parents are divorced or separated. (of an agreement or promise) not observed by one of the parties involved. (of a... Continue Reading →
So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:6 I have heard many messages regarding this passage and interpretations of why when Jesus' friend Lazarus was sick He did not rush to Lazarus to heal him. Messages that ultimately point to the miraculous... Continue Reading →
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 I took a deeper look into this passage as my focus has been on warfare. According to the Military Science Fiction there are three basic types of war:... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person's self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration of our own value we fail to consider the value placed on us by our... Continue Reading →
John 20:19-21 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then... Continue Reading →
My Pastor preached a message today on honor. He reference a few passages and the television show Gold Rush. One of the passages of scripture was: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and... Continue Reading →
I have not been able to get this song out of my head that we sang at church. It is a song by Hillsong Worship "You Came to My Rescue." Part of the song says "I called, You answered. You came to my rescue and I wanna be where You are." It is a powerful... Continue Reading →
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