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Finding Purpose In Pain
You may never understand it. It’s those moments in life when everything stops. The normal flow of life is put on hold and you pray that somehow relief will come. The struggles run deep and life begins to feel impossible. When life brings unbearable circumstances it’s hard to understand why a loving God would allow heartache, pain, turmoil, and strife. I’ve heard the question many times, “Why would God allow this?” I have asked the same question. It’s in that moment we have a choice – a choice to trust or turn away. Sometimes when we face insurmountable trials, it
What America Really Needs
As our country weeps with blood, with tears, with fear of the next tragedy, we are called to do what only Christians can do – pray and love. There’s a history in this nation from which all of our turmoil is rooted. We must remember this is nothing new. The color of the skin has been a long time issue that ought not be, but is. The struggle of sexual sin goes back to the Bible times. It’s not a new trend, or the way our world is headed these days. It is who people become without the love of
When You Walk Through the Valley
Welcome to our Psalm 23 series “More of God’s Presence”. We are walking through the valley in Psalm 23 this week and I hope you are encouraged by the simple words below. If you have missed the other posts in this series, you can find them here: Week 1: The Shepherd Week 2: Green Grass Week 3: Still Waters Week 4: Restoration Week 5: My Worth The Valley Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
More of God’s Presence: Week 4 – Restoration
Welcome to Week 4 of the series More of God’s Presence. We are walking through Psalm 23 shedding light on the intricate details of God’s Presence. I hope you will join us on this journey and embrace God’s Presence like never before! If you missed the other posts in this series, you can find them here: Week 1 – I Shall Not Want Week 2 – He Makes Me Week 3 – Still Waters Week 4: RESTORATION I yearned for calmness, rest, and repair as if it would never come. If I could fix the situations in my life, then
More of God’s Presence – Week 3 – Still Waters
Welcome to Week 3 of our series More of God’s Presence! This week we are discussing “still waters”. I would love to hear your thoughts on this part of Psalm 23! If you missed the first two weeks you can find them here: Week 1 Week 2 Still Waters by Micah Maddox I close my eyes and try to rest. I replay the day, each trial, each test. The thoughts of mistakes, the things I said, The moments I longed to just go to bed. I want to be the best version of me. No matter how hard I try,
Dealing With Past Pain
When tragedy, trial, or trauma invades a child’s life at the most tender of ages, it is destined to leave a mark. Some people hope that their loved ones will never have to experience the same things they have. For others, the only life they know is warped, complicated, and abusive. Unfortunately, in many cases, generational sin continues with more abuse, anger, and outrageous behavior. But thankfully, there are some who have escaped the cycle of sin in spite of the life they coped with as a little one. My childhood did include wonderful memories, but it also included rejection
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