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Potentially helpful texts

I have tried to emphasize in the O.T. and N.T. overview sections that the central themes of the biblical text are helpful for people who have been abused. It is also true that there are some specific texts that many people have found to be helpful. Here are just a few: Texts emphasizing that God is not like abusive parents Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive … [Read more...] about Potentially helpful texts

By the Book: Step 3

“Made a decision to turn our will and our livesover to the care of God as we understood Him.”  VIEW: [16:36]  READ:  PRAYGod, I offer myself to You-to build with me and to do with me as You will.Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Your will.Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witnessto those I would help of Your Power, Your Love, … [Read more...] about By the Book: Step 3

Enough

by Mary V. Growing up, I tried to be good enough. My mother traveled often, or at least, to a little kid, it seemed like she was gone a lot. I was supposed to be "acting mom" when she was gone. I cleaned and cooked, and tried very hard to make sure she was pleased and surprised upon her return. But if I made the mistake of leaving even one spatula in the sink, she knew immediately what I had … [Read more...] about Enough

Why Is Spirituality So Hard for Pastors?

by Dale Wolery Recently I approached the Cinnabon counter in an airport. I was unable to resist the smell. My mouth watered with the anticipation of the taste of one of those delightful cinnamon rolls. As I placed my order, I asked the woman behind the counter if she ever grew tired of them. What she said surprised me. She told me that she no longer had a taste for them at all. She never ate … [Read more...] about Why Is Spirituality So Hard for Pastors?

Being Blessed by God as Prayer

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And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 Sometimes prayer is receiving God’s blessing. Sometimes prayer is allowing Jesus to gently place his hands on us and speak words of blessing over us. To bless someone is to envision a positive future for them. It is to speak of the promise of God’s care and provision throughout their lives. We often envision … [Read more...] about Being Blessed by God as Prayer

Releasing our Burdens as Prayer

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Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 Prayer begins, not with our call to God, but with God’s call to us. “Come to me,” Jesus calls. “Come.” All our praying is in some way a response to God’s … [Read more...] about Releasing our Burdens as Prayer

Be Who You Are

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Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 One day while driving along a familiar road, I found myself accelerating through a yellow light. Everyone behind me had to stop, and I felt for an instant that I had “won.” It was as if we had all been racing and I had just pulled ahead and beat everyone. I enjoyed my small victory. But my pride didn’t last long. In order to make it … [Read more...] about Be Who You Are

I Don’t Want God to Love Me

I want him to tell me what to do and then leave me alone. by Taylor Gahm I prefer a transactional dynamic in regard to my interactions with God. A sort of give-and-take, whereas I do my part, and He does His. I go to church, I give to charity, I love my neighbor, and in return He keeps me safe and pays my bills. This approach allows me to avoid having any kind of honest or vulnerable … [Read more...] about I Don’t Want God to Love Me