Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
When we’ve been hurt, the one thing we long for is to move past the pain to a better place in our hearts and lives. Healing is a very personal experience and the process is different for everyone. Depending on the situation and length of time in the relationship, healing can take anywhere from a few months to years. We […]
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I had my heart broken and had been betrayed and I was angry. However, I had a choice. I could stay angry or I could learn to forgive. I chose to forgive. I forgave for my own good more than anything and there is nothing wrong with that. In the book of Genesis, is the story of Joseph. He was […]
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Recently, I watched Beauty and the Beast and was reminded of the strong message in the story. The story is one of unselfish love. The prince is so self-centered he is turned into a beast and can only be transformed when he learns to love unselfishly and is loved in return. The beast meets Belle, […]
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In thinking about the story of Easter, there are only a select handful of people mentioned as having a first hand view of the crucifixion and resurrection. Mary, the Mother of Jesus is one of those mentioned at these events and with her is Mary of Magda or as we refer to her today, Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is mentioned at […]
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Have you ever wondered why did God allow this to happen? Why does God allow me to hurt? Why can’t I ever get a break? I’ve asked these questions time and again. Yet, we are told that God is love and works all things out for the good of those that love the Lord. To be used of God, means […]
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Last week, I ended with the question do you love yourself? There are times when I have not loved myself. However, I’ve had to learn to love myself. That doesn’t mean that I like everything about myself. I know my flaws and characteristics I’m working to change. However, I’m a child of the King. One of the biggest reasons I […]
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When I was in an abusive relationship, I was on a never ending rollercoaster. I wondered if I would ever get off of the rollercoaster. I struggled between wanting a normal life and being true to the man I’d dedicated my life to. All too slowly I realized I had to value myself enough to walk away. This was a […]
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When we’re hurting, it feels as if we’ll never be happy again. Sometimes we may hear someone laugh and wonder how they can have the gaul to laugh. Once we do finally laugh again, we wonder where that came from. We may even feel guilty the first couple of times we laugh. Healing takes time and is a process. Our […]
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Joanie Shawhan is joining us today to discuss a very important topic in the lives of all women–ovarian cancer. This is a very important subject that is definitely worth reading about. Welcome, Joanie! The Whisperer by Joanie Shawhan Stop. Listen! Do you hear the whispers of ovarian cancer? This insidious disease assaults over 20,000 unsuspecting women per year […]
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The opposite of depression is joy. We live in a world that says it should be all about “me, me, me.” However, true joy comes from caring for others and putting them first. Joy is the second fruit of the spirit listed. True joy can only be obtained with God’s help. This is the joy that is the deep, everlasting […]
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Depression almost destroyed me. I worked hard to make a lot of changes and overcome numerous obstacles and road blocks. Yet, I still struggled. I was only able to make the changes I did because of one reason. That is God’s help. I never stopped asking for His help. Even when I wondered if He heard me and cared I […]
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I wish there was a magic formula I could share with you about how to change. Change is never easy. When there is a lot of hurt, pain, and betrayal this is even more difficult. If the situation{s} hasn’t been dealt with and there is anger, the layers of pain can build until depression is all encompassing. All I can […]
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Can you believe it’s April? I love springtime. Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and the temperature is just right. The downside to all this beauty is the pollen and effect it has on your allergies. In the spring and fall I can’t use the excuse “It’s too hot” or […]
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