The desire to belong makes it easy to believe the lies we are told. Even if we know it's a lie, we will still ignore it, because we want to fit in. It doesn't take long to see the damage caused by these lies, but it seems to take a lifetime to escape the consequences the lies cause. I live with some ...
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Finding My Place: Facing the Pain to Forgive and Forget
Why is it so hard to forgive and forget? We all know we need to do it, but we hold on to the hurt like it's a precious commodity. The pain becomes a part of our identity. We're the victim, and everyone needs to know it. What they don't know is that we're also the prisoner. Emotional bondage is real, ...
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A Guide: The Lies That Religion Tells Us
In my younger days, I thought there was only one true religion. I was told that other religions were wrong because they didn't teach the Bible like we do. But as I got older, I started seeing the lie. It's been hard to shake off this misconception. What are Lies of Religion? Religion is a ...
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Christians Never Suffer
When we found out that my dad had cancer, my brother and I worked together to set up his care. We were all devastated and scared but did our best to stay positive through the decisions. When my brother became sick five months later, I not only became my dad’s only caretaker, but I became the ...
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Stop Relying on People and Start Relying on God
Who do you turn to when you hurt, are lonely, or depressed? When a circumstance overwhelms, is there a significant person you run to? Are they able to satisfy the longing deep in your soul? We hear people talk about how they only depend on themselves. We hear others talk of a significant person ...
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Monotonous: Nothing in This World Satisfies Us the Way God Does!
“All this monotony is tiresome; no one can bear to describe it: The eye is never satisfied with seeing, nor the ear ever content with hearing” (Ecclesiastes 1:8, NET). I used to think that if I could just find the right job, the perfect partner, or make enough money, then I would finally be ...
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