I was in my late teens, working at a summer camp. Enjoying a rare and brief moment away from the kids at the end of a long day. Walking through the trees with another counselor, one of the few fellow Christians at the camp. I don’t remember exactly what led up to it, but after…
Tag: Healing
Choosing Forgiveness
But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. Mark 11:25 NLT Hard and fast I held a grudgeBuried long and deep Other’s actions I would judgeAll my rights to keep Each wrong plainly recordedBuilt a mighty wall Behind…
A Funny Thing Happened On My Way to Perfection
I’ve always expected perfection from myself. But I’m always disappointed. My husband tells me I’m unrealistic since none of us are perfect except Christ. I know I fall dismally short of His example, but from an early age, that has been my longing. My story: I grew up in a loving home filled with laughter,…
Hurt That Brings Healing
Author: Laura Sumpter I pushed the off button and tossed the phone onto my bed. As I did tears began pouring down my face. “Not again,” my head screamed. “Not again! Dear God, I can’t…” my thoughts stopped short as quiet tears turned to sobs. I thought through the words I had just heard. For…
3 Things to Do While We Wait for God to Heal a Broken Heart
After my first c-section (I’ve had three), I was astonished when the nurses made me get out of bed less than 24 hours after I’d been lying on the operating table. I was sure that my insides might just fall out. Everything held together with dissolvable sutures that felt very fragile. It’s amazing to me…
Prayers for Healing
Praying for those who need healing: O Sovereign Lord,You are great and mighty, excellent, and holy. You ultimately are the Healer of your people. I pray for all who are desperate for your healing touch to come upon their lives. Lord, you are sovereign overall and completely able to heal the brokenhearted, the spiritually broken,…
Light and Momentary Troubles
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 (NIV) Brokenness and torment aboundOnly in faith is wholeness foundMy sweetest friend knows how I feelO my…
Truth Illuminates
But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 3:21 NIV Truth shines a brilliant LightAll that is within revealingSecrets hidden morph to lieBut succumb to God’s healing All that is within revealingHurt and anger…
Fear Doesn’t Get the Last Word
The first time I met Robert*, he sat quietly with shoulders hunched, looking like he wanted to melt into the white plastic chair we’d offered him. His gaze fell to the floor, eyes telling a story devoid of hope or joy. Most men his age would have traveled alone, but Robert came with his father,…
Anchored Printable: Psalm 147:3
Flowers are blooming! Spring is coming! However, for those struggling the sunshine may cause you to long for growth in your own situation. We have a beautiful printable designed by Sarah Dohman to remind you Jesus can bring that new life you desire. Click Here to Get Your Free Printable Sarah Dohman is a nurse, kayak enthusiast, coffee…
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