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Should We Fear The Coronavirus
As a global economy and community, we can get through this; the human race is resilient. But the only way to do that well is through connection, cooperation, and compassion. Continue reading
Posted in faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, medium.com, trials, wake up America
Tagged coronavirus, faith, fear, novid-19, panic
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It Has Been A While
My faith has been strong, but my body has been weak and my soul has ached… for far too long. I don’t feel like going into any details at the moment, but I’m grateful to say that my writer’s strike … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, alcohol, depression, drugs, encouragement, faith, God's story, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus, love, medium.com, my story, pornagraphy, Recovery, sex, The Cross
Tagged Christianity, faith, healing, hope, religion
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Everyday Parables – The Old Hammock
But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Parables, faith, God's story
Tagged business, faith, mary and martha, peace and rest, worry
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An Open Letter To My Readers
Whether it is through fictional representations of the imaginations found somewhere deep inside, or a transparent ministry of hope and healing found in the deepest recesses of the heart which sheds light in dark places with the intent of guiding others to their own victories, or the instructional wisdom found only in a life that has been there done that, it all matters. Continue reading
Posted in conviction, encouragement, hope, Jesus, my story, trials, writing
Tagged am I a writer, blogger, encouragement, faith, hope, inspiration, should I write, writer, writing
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SOAP: Day Eleven – Free Indeed
I don’t think I’m alone in saying that once the newness of relationship with Christ wears down (and ideally that should never happen!) then the old emotional baggage of traumas, negative thinking patterns, fears, and resentments seem to bubble back up from someplace long dead and buried. Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, bible study, encouragement, faith, God's story, gratitude, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Recovery, S.O.A.P, Salvation, The Cross
Tagged baptism, Christ, faith, Free Will, I must decrease, jesus, John 3, John the Baptist, salvation, sanctification
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SOAP: Day Seven – Do Whatever He Tells You
One thing is for sure, when I’m engaged with the Bible on a consistent basis, what’s important to God becomes more clear to me. Continue reading
Posted in bible study, God's story, my story, S.O.A.P, SOAP
Tagged Christianity, condemnation, faith, jesus, John 2, life balance, Mary, Messiah, relationships, self-worth
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Soap: Day Two – Unfailing Love and Faithfulness
Jesus is God and lived among us – this is truly beyond human comprehension. How can anyone truly believe that to be true? Do I? The very foundation of Step Two of 12-step recovery work is “Came to believe that a power greater than myself could restore me to sanity.” Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, bible study, Celebrate Recovery, conviction, encouragement, God's story, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Recovery, S.O.A.P
Tagged 12 steps, Book of John, faith, faithfulness, grace, gratitude, restore me to sanity, SOAP, unfailing love
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Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
Matthew 22:39 A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself It has been said many times in many circles – you can’t give away what you yourself don’t have. How can I truly love my neighbor if I … Continue reading
Posted in conviction, encouragement, faith, God's story, hope, Jesus, my story, trials
Tagged charity, faith, fear, healing, hope, JORHEALING, Mark 12:31, workaholism
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What Kind Of Soil Am I
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, bible study, depression, hope, Jesus, love, my story, Recovery, The Cross
Tagged depression, faith, intentionality, perserverance, restoration, seek first his kingdom, spiritual warfare, the four soils
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Is Fear a Sin?
Faith does not make things easy, it makes them possible Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, bible study, encouragement, faith, Jesus, love, my story, The Cross, trials
Tagged courage, faith, fear, grace, Jesus Christ, mercy, purpose, trials
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