We have all had life issues which have shaped us into the individuals we have grown to become. We often go through challenges that are, although common, rarely spoken about, leaving us feeling isolated. We hope the transparency shown by the writers in this section will encourage you and reassure you: we are all in this journey together.
This is a question that I am asking myself right now. Am I saying things that are bringing me down or lifting me up? Are my words filled with grace and love? Am I saying things that align with the word of God? Words are not simply utterances thrown into the air, but they are […]
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Hebrews 13:5 – ‘Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”’ God, You are not far, Closer than a lover, Nearer than a friend, More reliable than a phone, You are here. I will not stop praying […]
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Marking, Planning, the awkward conversation with so and so, planning, rehearsals, observations, what will I wear to this next month, marking, planning, I’m tired …… I would be sitting next to you and this is pretty much what I would be thinking about as you are speaking to me, a constant replay of all the […]
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It’s okay to cry. ‘Jesus wept,’ (John 11:35), and we are called to ‘rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.’ (Rom. 12:15) It’s okay to be angry. Legitimate anger is not a sin (John 2:14-17; Matthew 21:12-13); the sin comes from letting your anger fester and lead you to questionable thoughts […]
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Ps. 25:4 – ‘Make me know Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.’ (NASB) Ps. 5:8 – ‘Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before me.’ (ESV) In the short time I’ve been alive, I can honestly say I’ve made my share of mistakes. Haven’t you? […]
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I heard a statement at church today that got me thinking: “Faith is a fight”. A fight indicates that there is a certain struggle or contest to overcome. I can’t even begin to number the amount of times where I literally had to hold on to faith. The numerous times, when I thought how will […]
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