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The Value of Devotions

What better way to show love and respect toward our Lord and Savior than to have devotional time with Him? Devoting time to God has more purpose than just worshiping and gaining new insight on Him; it is good for your overall well-being too. There are many ways to devote time to God: Find online devotionals. There are many available daily online in addition to reading them in books. The benefit you get from this is gaining new perspectives on life and ways of seeing situations. Sometimes devotionals can help get us out of a box or give us a … Continue reading →

Biblical Encouragement for Those in Waiting

The holiday times were by far the most difficult for me to bear while waiting for our boys. I know there are others that can relate to the longing feeling around this time as well. To be honest, I’m not sure how I would have sustained sanity without my faith in Christ and His ability during the dark period in my life of waiting to be a mother. Perhaps the most inspirational book of the Bible for me during this time was the Book of Psalms. David committed sins beyond what most of us have, was loved by God and … Continue reading →

When to Say Enough is Enough

Being the loving Christian that you are, you take concern for an acquaintance or loved one. They are going through a dark time in their life and it looks like they really could use some help. As you put aside your own needs to help this other out, you become flustered from within. Though this person really appreciates your help and says they’re doing better since you came, they are still extremely needy of you. You are feeling drained, depleted. Your own chores and pleasures are on the back burner and all of the sudden you realize you need a … Continue reading →

Medicine or Faith?

For some proclaimed Christians, seeking certain types of medical treatment and using various types of medicines can be viewed as a lack in faith or believed to be against God’s plan. There are people who prefer to avoid many medications because of the unknown future complications that could arise. The Bible show us some medications used during its history: Wine used to numb pain (Proverbs 23:35) Ointment to sooth (Isaiah 1:6, Luke 10:34) Figs to treat a boil (2 Kings 20:7, Isaiah 38:21) Leaves used for medicine (Ezekiel 47:12) Jesus recognized physicians (Matthew 9:11) Wine with myrrh for pain (Mark … Continue reading →

Cutting Behaviors and Self-Destructive Thoughts

Up until a few years ago I wasn’t aware that there were other people who would cut themselves like I used to. It’s been almost 13 years now since I last did it. As a Christian in limbo, I knew God had more for me and didn’t want me to hurt myself. He was gracious to bring to mind scripture from John 10:10 where Jesus tells us, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly.” (NKJV) I was … Continue reading →

Depression

For those who have never struggled with depression, it may be difficult to fully understand how debilitating it can be. Depression is more than just a long time of sadness; it can take over every aspect of a person’s daily life. For me, depression felt like a prison. I felt alone in my own world like there were no windows and only stagnant air. Within this prison, I felt the presence of spirits of hopelessness, despair and sadness. I longed to sleep the day away knowing it would only make me feel worse. I would cry out to God and … Continue reading →

In The World, But Not Of the World

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I’ve heard this said quite a few times. I’ve had to sit and really think about what it means to be in the world, but not of the world. I think I’ve got it figured out! If we are not supposed to be of the world, what are we supposed to be of? James tells us in chapter 4 verse 4 of the Bible that having a friendship with the world is being an enemy of God’s. Sounds serious. But when you look deeper, it’s not talking about having friends in the world or enjoying life, rather it’s talking about … Continue reading →

How To Become A Christian

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I have been asked how one becomes a Christian. Generally, I simply tell them that it’s by receiving Jesus as their Savior and turning their lives over to Him. Regardless of the Christian denomination you are in or may enter, the following pretty much stands the same throughout the Evangelical churches. I thought I would elaborate a bit on what I think it means to accept Christ. I believe the most important decision you will make in your life is where you will spend your eternity. Unfortunately many believe that being a Christian just means believing that Jesus exists or … Continue reading →