Tag: Jesus
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Discover Wholeness in Christ by Conquering Addiction, Codependency, and Anger
This is the holiday season and that means that a lot of people become depressed and struggle. People throughout time have always sought to fill the holes in their lives with temporary solutions which often turn into addictions, codependency, and can lead to anger issues. These solutions can often become the crutches they lean on…
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Jesus The Ultimate Healer
In days of old, when ailments plagued the body, communities often turned to the medicine man and/or the traveling medicine wagon, mysterious figures who wielded unconventional remedies. Today, while the maladies may differ, the longing for healing remains. In the search for remedies, we discover that Jesus is the ultimate healer, addressing not only physical…
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Seeing, Hearing, and Loving Like Jesus
The age-old saying “hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil” is familiar to many, often illustrated by three monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouths. In a spiritual context, we should seek a different perspective—one that invites us to open our eyes to see the lost and hurting, open our ears to hear…
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Initiating Spiritual Conversations
As Christians, we are called to initiate spiritual conversations with both those we know well and those we have just met. These conversations can be powerful ways to share the love of Christ and bring the message of hope to a world in need. But how can we initiate these discussions, make them more comfortable,…
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The Christian and Protest: Navigating the Call for Justice
In the last few years protests have become a common expression of societal concerns and calls for justice. Yet, as a Christian, you might grapple with questions about whether or not you should participate in protests and when and why it is appropriate. When I worked for a local nonprofit, I decided to attend a…
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Balancing Love and Discipline
As many of you know, I love to read books and one thing I love most about reading is learning new words. When I was a child, my mother encouraged us to read and to read often. Whenever I encountered a new word, and I asked my mother what the word meant she would send…
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The Battle Within: Navigating the Wars of Life
Today 10/17/2023 the media is full of talk about war as Israel has entered into a war against its enemies. It made me think about the wars Christians face every day. In the grand tapestry of existence, there are wars being waged on multiple fronts. These battles are not limited to the physical realm but…
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