darkness, depression, hope, light, mental illness, spiritual warfare

What we have in common with Mary Magdalene

The Hills of Galilee where Mary Magdalene battled her demons. Mary M. battled seven demons. We don’t know how these demons manifested themselves, but it is almost certain they caused mental turmoil and drove Magdalene to lonely places of depression and darkness. Some of us can relate to such places even as Christians because the battle is great, and it …

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anxiety, breeze, bugs, confession, fear, nature, puppies, trusting God

Fear of Fear

Jack (the puppy) and I couldn’t decide if we wanted to be inside or outside this morning. If we were inside, I was a little on edge watching for his signs to go out. A few weeks ago he required more sleep and took a nap while I wrote my blog, today he is rather busy, totally awake and bored…therefore, writing …

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Maybe that’s why you’re there…

The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. From one man He made every nation of men, that …

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death, God's faithfulness, hope, mourning

Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come?Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home,When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is he:His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me;His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. (Refrain)I sing because I’m happy.I sing because I’m …

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fingernail moons, God's faithfulness, stars, sunrise

Fingernail Moons and Bejewelling Stars

If you have a chance, get up tomorrow morning at 5:00 and look for the moon. She hangs low in the Eastern sky while the sky lightens from black to fresh blue and the horizon glows with anticipation. The moon’s fingernail shape cuts through the dark sky bejewelled by three stars. One star (Venus) shines a full carrot in strength, the second not quite …

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