Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Kingdom is a Family on Their Way to a Party

“Anyone who does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.”  Mark 3:35 There is a hidden mechanism lying in wait for us in this verse.  The fact that it is there at all borders on our sense of reason … Continue reading

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Be Ye Glad

“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:13, KJV BE YE GLAD Lyrics In these days of confused situations. In … Continue reading

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Becoming Manic: What You Can Do

  Top tips for coping These are a list of things that people who have difficulties when they become high or manic have found helpful: Try to get some sleep. Going without sleep has been shown to cause manic states … Continue reading

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Led Aside by Jesus

“He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” –Mark 8:23, NIV I imagine the … Continue reading

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Love, Not Nails

When Jesus walked the Via Dolorosa, it was an intentional act. There was no fear in being crucified. He carried His cross like a well earned trophy. Jesus understood perfectly what was going to happen. “I am the good shepherd. … Continue reading

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