Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Ludwig Ingwer Nommensen was a Luthern missionary to the Batak in Sumatra. He was born in the Nordstrand peninsula on February 6, 1834. In 1846, a horse cart rolled over his legs and crushed them. The doctors said he would never walk again, but he prayed for recovery and three years later he was able to walk again. He […]
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When we hurt, we take it out on those that we love {and sometimes hate} the most. There are times when we hurt that we often take it out on ourselves. When I was in an abusive relationship, I dealt with the pain by taking it out on myself. While I never tried drugs, I would bite myself, over dosed […]
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When you think of Spirituals, often upbeat songs such as Swing Low Sweet Chariot and Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho comes to mind. However, some spirituals, such as Were You There {When they Crucified My Lord} are much slower and thought provoking. Were You There enhances the pain those bound to slavery suffered. The tune and words are almost […]
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We discovered that Peter and his brother, Andrew, were called by Jesus to be his disciple. The brothers were fishermen in Galilee .The Gospel of John provides additional information on the calling of Andrew and Peter. {John 1:35-42} “Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples” {v.35} This is referring to John the Baptist, who was […]
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I have a vendor who can be very overpowering in personality. This person does not hesitate to try and exert influence to accomplish their will. This can be so overwhelming that it is easy to feel bullied at times. Through the process of our acquaintance, I have had to learn to stand up for myself and my department. This means […]
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Julian of Norwich was a Christian mystic and theologian. Her Revelations of Divine Love, written around 1395, is the first book in the English language known to have been written by a woman. Little is known about her life. She is believed to have been born around November 8, 1342, based on her writings. While Julian was a common […]
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I wondered when I left my abusive relationship if God would provide for my needs. I had no source of income at the moment and left with just the bare minimum in clothes. There are times when our needs outweigh our resources, whether they be finances, connections, education, etc. But, what I discovered is that if I would keep my […]
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Time after time I hear stories of how family members and friends have enabled those that are hurting. The person hurting often becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol or is abusive. However, there loved ones have no idea how to stop this destructive path. Our society is full of examples of this and no better example can be found than […]
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I Will Sing the Wondrous Story was written by Francis H. Rowley in 1886. Francis Harold Rowley was born in Hilton, New York on July 25, 1854. His father was a doctor. After graduating from Rochester University, Rowley attended Seminary and was ordained to the ministry in 1878. Rowley wrote, “I was minister of the First Baptist Church of […]
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Last time, we discovered that Peter was from Galilee, had a brother named Andrew, was originally named Simon and was a fisherman. Jesus came and called them to follow him, which they did. Three of the four gospels share that Peter had a mother-in-law, whom Jesus healed. So, we know from this that Simon Peter was married. “And he […]
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When the Lord lead me to a career in activities, I had no idea how he would be pushing me out of my comfort zone and teaching me to learn {and even –at times—enjoy task} I never envisioned myself doing. This includes event planner, cooking, flower arranging, gardening, decorating, baking, counseling, photography, serving as hostess and on and on the […]
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Gladys May Aylward was a Christian missionary to China. Her story became well known from the book, The Small Woman by Alan Burgess and movie, The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, written and made about her in the late 1950s. Gladys Aylward was born on February 24, 1902 in North London, England. She was the daughter of Thomas and […]
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When I was in my abusive situation, I called out to God for three years. At times, I wondered where He was and if He even cared about me. I was slowly broken down and stripped of all pride, indignity, and desires. Only when I was completely broken and able to humble myself at the throne of God and […]
Read more There are times when we are hurting when we feel as if we’ve climbed into a black hole of despair we cannot climb out of. Our present circumstances have overtaken us and we feel caught and stuck. No matter where we turn, there seems no way to climb out from this abyss. I have personally been there on more than […]
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There is a Redeemer was written by Melody Green in 1977. Melody had grown up in the Jewish faith of her forefathers, who survived persecution in tsarist Russia. Today Melody says, “My family history has played a large part in shaping my heart to absolutely disdain all types of persecution, prejudice, and injustice. Some things are just wrong. My […]
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Last year for Easter, we took a look at Mary Magdalene and the role she played in the resurrection. This year as we head into the Easter season, we are going to explore the role Peter played in Jesus ministry, crucifixion, resurrection and the early church. But, before we start, who was Peter? “And Jesus, walking by the sea of […]
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I shared about praying about an opportunity that presented itself. When praying about this situation, the Lord told me “I have you where you are for a reason. However, I am also preparing you for the future and what’s to come.” I don’t know what the future holds, but the Lord knows and he is preparing me for that time […]
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