Category Archives: Suffering
Cross my heart
Only when His cross is written on our hearts will it pour forth into all aspects of our lives. It is then that the crosses we display on our bodies, in our homes, our yards will gain new meaning and power. It is then … Continue reading
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Welcome them…
Welcome the awkward moments, the disapproving stares, the under the breath judgements and tongue clicks in humble silence for both our sweet Lord Jesus and our sweet Mother Mary. They endured these and much more throughout their lives. We have only read some … Continue reading
Posted in Humility, Suffering
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Know thyself…
I have been back in the gym for four years. I have lovingly come to call my time spent there my worshipful workout. Today as I was climbing my never ending imaginary mountain I realized that my workout has become even more, He … Continue reading
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A sense of urgency
Some times when I am thinking of Him, reading about Him, listening to a song that fills my soul with Him… I feel a sense of urgency – a deep need to tell others of the great and overwhelming sorrow we will feel when … Continue reading
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And Jesus said, “What do you want me to do for you?”
Sometimes we pray and pray and then pray some more, but do we know what we are asking Jesus to do for us? I am often praying for forgiveness. Forgive me for this, forgive me for that, forgive my sin … Continue reading
Posted in Forgiveness, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Prayer, Sorrow, Suffering
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The sword of truth
Oh how swift and sure the sword of truth flies… For my 2 or 3 readers (you know who you are), please know that I would love to live by my words, but unfortunately I am still a poor and … Continue reading
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Words, words, words
I tell you, on the day of judgement people will give account for every careless word they speak. – Matthew 12:36 Yikes… does this make anyone else nervous? I read this verse today with more attention than ever before, and I … Continue reading
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Our powerful tears…
So many believe our tears are a sign of weakness, because they don’t know Your secret sweet Lord. They don’t understand that in the moments of our tears, we are powerful as You fill us with Your Holy Spirit and He fills … Continue reading
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