Category: Faith and Suffering
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A Battle Cry For Courage
Where were you when Charlie Kirk was assassinated? It’s a question I’m sure many will recollect in the future, like where they were when 9/11 happened. I was at my mum’s helping her to support my sister who recently had surgery. I had never heard of Charlie Kirk — or…
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No Sweeter Truth
This week in my Bible reading, I have been studying the book of Romans. It is a rich feast of God’s grace, mercy, and love toward sinners. With a heavy longing to hear from the Lord, I came to Romans 3. My soul felt sapped. My mind was sleepy. I…
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Sister, Are You A Caregiver?
Are you a primary caregiver for a friend or family member? I have started a ministry called ‘Anchored Hope For Her Heart‘ to support women who are caregivers by providing encouragement and an eternal perspective to live for Jesus in faith, hope, and love, right where they are. Why have…
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The Good Life
My friend’s garden is how I imagine Eden. The variety of flowers, plants, and wildlife complement each other and delight the senses. Everything has its place. Nature sings. Bees dance from flower to flower. The warm morning sun splashes us with light as we sit together, a teapot between us…
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Depending on Christ When Life is Demanding
At times, I feel like a mannequin. Lifeless — but dressed up for many roles and responsibilities. Faceless — but somehow having to fit in with fashionable expectations of those around me. Wherever I look, there is a need. Why do I act as if life depends on me? I…
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Believer, You Can’t. But Christ Can.
I can’t do this, Jesus. Silently, your heart cries out to God in wordless groans that only He understands (Romans 8:26). Maybe it has already burst out from your heart like a powerful jet of water. Words erupt right up and out of your mouth in desperation, “I can’t do…
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Roll Up Your Sleeves!
Someone in your community is currently isolated. The hard part is finding out who. Without going around door-to-door and asking, it’s difficult to know. However, I am writing this because there are people who know individuals that are in incredibly challenging, isolating circumstances. Yet, they do very little to help…
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Take Every Thought Captive
An honest, heart-felt prayer for those working through jealousy. Lord, you know my heart and how often I look over my shoulder at others. I’m like the disciple Peter who turned and saw the disciple, John, following him and Jesus. When Peter saw John, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”…
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Being Transformed From The Inside Out
Have you heard the expression, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts?” How about “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Or maybe “Appearances can be deceiving?” We are quick to look at someone or something and form an opinion. However, all of the above emphasise the importance of what…
Ruth Clemence – Writer and Blogger 