We are assured the Bible heals the most broken and pain-filled places in our souls. Only God can bring comfort for those who are desperate for hope in their suffering. Despite the sadness, the Bible is living and active and brings to the heart the encouragement that life will feel good again. Psalm 119:92 says, […]
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Have you ever been overcome with shame? The answer to shame is God’s grace. Accept that you made a mistake and ask for forgiveness. Shame is painful, a feeling that’s a mix of regret, self-hate, and dishonor. Feeling ashamed is one of the most miserable feelings. “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who
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Most of us will experience pain in our lifetime. Others, like me, will learn to live with chronic pain. After more than twenty-five surgeries, including three joint replacements, I’ve learned to adapt to my limitations. How then do we live and survive the pain? The way I see it, we have two choices: 1) Crawl
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As one who is living a restored life in God’s transforming love, I can testify that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, restores our souls. None of this restoration is instantaneous, but the Lord willingly will lead us out of our brokenness and into His glorious hope and healing. We begin to hear and understand the voice
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Putting a band-aid on a wounded heart will not be enough to restore what is broken. So, where do we start? Identify the wound and acknowledge your need for healing. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18 Allow yourself to feel
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The restraint of handcuffs or shackles is a harsh reminder that you have lost your freedom. When you are bound by guilt, shame, and anger, the struggle to free yourself can cause deeper wounds. The pain will usually be caused by your actions and not by those who restrained you. Trauma can occur. “And you
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