Gratefulness

Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Love, Oppressing Thoughts or Mind Matters, Struggles, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

How Sickness Can Increase Your Faith

We all face sickness but some of us, like my mother, lived in a continual state of illness in her mind and body. Some days it was a feat for her to get out of bed and get dressed. However, one of the most amazing character traits she emanated was her ability to be grateful and not complain.

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Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Fear, Gratefulness, Love, Oppressing Thoughts or Mind Matters, Relationships, Struggles, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

Where to Find Light in the Dark Places of Life

Have you ever had an exhilarating day and then received a phone call concerning your mom or dad that changed everything? This happens more and more when your birthdays surpass the fifty-year mark, and your parent’s health begins to weaken.

My mother always suffered from mental and physical illnesses, so I never saw her as invincible only frail. On the other hand, as a teenager, I never thought about my dad’s health until he had a heart attack at the age of fifty-five. continue reading

Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Relationships, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Have you ever bought into someone offering you a new theory or quick fix? They profess that if you believe and follow their plans, you can experience their results. Unfortunately, some of us follow them blindly only to discover their theories or promises are deceptive, unsustainable, and even harmful.

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Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Love, Struggles

Our Savior and the Kingdom of Heaven

Have you ever wondered if Jesus knew how his life would unfold once he started sharing the gospel? From the start people’s ideas of how the Messiah would fulfill scripture was twisted. The Jewish people, God’s chosen people, believed the promised Messiah would come to save them from the oppression of Earthly kings in a military style. They assumed their…

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