Tag Archives: healing

Forgiven First

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

This evening I got tired of the TV. Or maybe tired of the control it emits over me. I picked up one of the many Bibles I have in my loft. I do think it is ‘funny/sinister’ of the real … Continue reading →

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Crippled in Both Feet

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

 “‘The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?”       Ziba answered the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in both feet.”‘   2 Samuel … Continue reading →

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When Brutality Smashes Into Grace

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

“Or God disciplines people with pain on their sickbeds, with ceaseless aching in their bones.”  Job 33:19, NLT “Don’t waste your pain; use it to help others.  Your greatest ministry will most likely come out of your greatest hurt.”  Rick … Continue reading →

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He Will Come and Find You

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Mark 10:47 What a gritty, hard life Bartimaeus lived.  How terribly desperate and lost he must have felt.  He has … Continue reading →

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Sins That Stick to Your Heart

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

It is often quite difficult for people to forgive themself from their past sins.  We have a tendency to hold ourselves to a stricter, more accountable level then other people. I usually don’t have a big problem forgiving others.  But for … Continue reading →

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