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I Am Silent; God Still Speaks!
Posted on October 17, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 17, 2024 I Am Silent; God Still Speaks! Sometimes I simply do not have anything to say. For those who know me well, that may be hard to believe. However, there are times when I need to be quiet, times when I need to be silent, times when I need to listen without speaking […]
I Am Hopeless; God Restores Hope!
Posted on October 10, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 10, 2024 I Am Hopeless; God Restores Hope! Hopelessness and helplessness are not the same. Helplessness is believing I cannot do what I want to make a difference. Hopelessness is believing that even though I might be able to do something it will make no positive difference. Helplessness is when I convince myself I […]
I Am Afraid; God Gives Courage!
Posted on October 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
October 3, 2024 I Am Afraid; God Gives Courage! Most of the time, I am not content to just let life happen to me. I would much rather be out there on the edge exploring the possibilities and stepping into something new. In contrast, I know people who find it quite comfortable to sit back […]
I Am Weak; God Gives Strength!
Posted on September 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 26, 2024 I Am Weak; God Gives Strength! I did not have any energy. +It was difficult to get up and do something; I was tired. +It was a challenge to get motivated; I was empty. +It was exhausting to focus on anything; I was powerless. I was out of “gas.” I had worked […]
I Am Powerless; God Can Help!
Posted on September 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 19, 2024 I Am Powerless; God Can Help! I don’t know how to fix it. I have tried everything; I don’t know what to do next! I feel powerless and, at the same time, I am compelled to do something to make a difference in the situation. His attitude was filled with a sour […]
I Am Hurting; God Will Heal!
Posted on September 12, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 12, 2024 I Am Hurting; God Will Heal! I need healing! I need physical healing; my neck has been hurting since April. I need emotional healing; my heart hurts when I miss my mother. I need mental healing; I feel stuck in negative thinking about a family member. I need spiritual healing; God’s purpose […]
I Am Unforgiveable; God Will Forgive!
Posted on September 5, 2024 Leave a Comment
September 5, 2024 I Am Unforgiveable; God Will Forgive! “I am unlovable and unforgiveable. God will never forgive me and accept me.” I have heard those words spoken by many people. Sometimes they use words very much like those I have used. Other times, they use slightly different words. No matter what the exact words […]
I Am Abandoned; God Is Awake!
Posted on August 29, 2024 Leave a Comment
August 29, 2024 I Am Abandoned; God Is Awake! Being responsible for the health care provided to my wife’s two brothers has once again reminded me of the difficulties involved in moving from a home of 45 years to a nursing home. The down-sizing of personal belongings, household items, and tools used in a career […]
I Am Lonely; God Is Present!
Posted on August 22, 2024 Leave a Comment
August 22, 2024 I Am Lonely; God Is Present! When I was in high school, most of my friends were in their 30’s and 40’s. My friends were the people with whom I worked. Although I had no friends at school, there were a couple of friends in the small youth group at my church. […]
I Am Vulnerable; God Can Protect!
Posted on August 15, 2024 Leave a Comment
August 15, 2024 Posted I Am Vulnerable; God Can Protect! When I first saw the flames burning tall and bright in the wildfire just west of where we live in Loveland, Colorado, there was a momentary twinge deep inside of me. Yes, there was awe at something so powerful and out-of-control. Yes, there was wonder […]
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