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Pastor Bryan Lowe
I truly love Jesus, who saved me from destruction. I am His, completely and totally. I have deep issues, but these only enhance His love for me.
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My Pretend Jesus
Question. Is the real you, touching the “real Jesus?” For some time now, I am asking myself this simple question. I’ve had some convicting moments as I swirled this question around in my heart. There is no condemnation in this; … Continue reading
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The Curious Case of Being Job
One of the most intriguing patriarchs in the Bible is Job. Tempted and accused, ignored and maligned– he maintained a faith in God’s goodness when hell wanted to destroy him. His goodness should not be diminished. “In the land of Uz there … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, Book of Job, brokenness, christian, depression, discipleship, faith, God, Jesus, Job, Land of Uz, Lord, love, mental health, New Testament, personal comments, satan
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Superglue and the Blood of Jesus
“For I will never leave you, or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 It’s funny, but it seems that our civilization claim to fame revolves around this grand idea of inventing good adhesives. Chemists and manufacturers have astutely given us wonderful glues and … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, Christ Jesus, christian, Cyanoacrylate, discipleship, faith, God, God's love, Jesus, love, personal comments, The Blood of Jesus, understanding, wisdom
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Long Furrows
The Plowers “Many a time they have afflicted me from my youth; Yet they have not prevailed against me. The plowers plowed on my back; They made their furrows long.” Psalm 129:2-3 The farmers here have begun making long furrows. Lord, … Continue reading
Posted in affliction, believer, Deb Feller, difficulties, discipleship, encouragement, endurance, God, lessons learned,, life lessons, personal comments, poetry, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, spiritual lessons, trials, understanding
Tagged afflictions, brokenness, christian, discipleship, faith, God, Lord, love, personal comments, Plough, Psalm, trials, understanding, wisdom
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Understanding Your Pastor
I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading →