Thirst: What Are You Thirsting For?
Many people thirst for meaning in life. Do you strive for popularity and acceptance? Are you longing to belong? We're often reminded of what we lack when we search for our self-worth in others. A thirst for love and intimacy is often behind that search. Trying to satisfy our thirst can be difficult. Striving for perfection in relationships can be...... >Read More
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crave,
cravings,
faith,
intimacy,
meaning,
Micah J. Murray,
self-worth,
what do you crave
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The Spirituality of Halloween and the After-Life
by Michael Frey
Eye of newt, wing of bat, toad tongue and lizard nose... Everyone knows these are the ingredients of a spooky witches' spell (or the dining hall menu for next Tuesday). And what Halloween would be complete without one? Ah Halloween, the time when everything gets a little scarier, and your dentist gets a little richer.
Childhood...... >Read More
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afterlife,
faith,
Halloween,
spirituality
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Sexual Healing – part 2
When we’ve been used or abused with sex, it damages our view of sex, ourselves, others and God. Part of the healing process will be seeing ourselves and sex from God’s perspective. God made sex. And He made it good, pure and pleasurable. But when sex has been a source of pain and wounding, it’s impossible for us to... >Read More
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challenges & conflicts,
faith,
healing,
intimacy,
Life Issues,
rape,
romance,
Romance & Sex,
Self,
sex,
sex and love,
sexual abuse,
sexual healing,
sexual intimacy,
sexual past,
sexual problems,
trauma,
Women
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Try a Life Lesson
“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” ~Vernon Howard
It can be hard to find time to learn amid the busyness of work and family but if you have a few minutes here and there, that’s enough. Pick up a good book, try a new cuisine or dig in to one of... >Read More
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Claire Colvin,
faith,
knowledge,
learn,
Life Lesson,
spiritual growth
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Feeling Grief
Grieving is a unique experience. It’s a process that is as individual as the people it affects. Oh yes, there are predictable stages … but the experience of loosing someone dear to you is truly a very personal journey.
Recently I said goodbye to my dear Dad. It’s hard to believe it was only a couple of months ago. I’ve processed... >Read More
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challenges & conflicts,
Culture,
death,
faith,
Family,
family issues,
Father,
gail rodgers,
grief,
hardship & suffering,
healthy marriage,
LIFE,
loss,
parent,
priorities,
spirituality
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Five Things Science Can't Explain
Science has contributed innumerable benefits to human life on planet Earth. We should be deeply grateful for the hard work of scientists who dedicate their lives to loyal study of this discipline and the advantages scientific advances grant us.
Due to its success, there is often a tendency to think that science can explain everything. However...... >Read More
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believe,
darren hewer,
faith,
hope,
science,
Self,
spirituality
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Expectations of the Season
What does the Christmas season promise you this year? We all have an expectation even if we rarely pull it out to look at it.
For some it’s the expectation of a credit card bill that takes too long to pay.
Others dream of just the perfect gift to buy.
Some dread to go shopping.
Some delight in family visits that are all... >Read More
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becoming a christian,
Christmas,
Culture,
faith,
finances,
gail rodgers,
Jesus,
Men,
priorities,
spirituality,
Women
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Home for Christmas
Are you lonely this Christmas? Come talk to a mentor.
In 1962 I... >more
Humbled by Success
Many people spend their whole lives craving success. Searching for a way to... >more