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Easter: A Time of Victory, Hope, & Life Restored
Why Easter Matters For Christians, across the world Easter is arguably the most blessed and sacred moment our faith rests upon. It is the crux of our beliefs and why we place our hope in God. At the time of Jesus, though, nothing was clear. There were prophecies of the Messiah. There was waiting for the Messiah. There was hope the Messiah would come and rescue the Israelites from Roman oppression. And yet, the rescue God was planning was one that had begun long ago. In Eden. When sin entered the world from two human beings trying to be like God. When two human beings chose to disobey God. From…
- Christine Caine, Christmas, Faith, Fear, Holidays, Hope in God, how to decrease fear, Jesus, Mary, Mental Health, Peace, Prayer
An Even If Faith- Mary the Mother of Jesus
I heard a message by Christine Caine, a Christian speaker and author, on Mary the mother of Jesus. “She had to replace her what if with an even if faith.”Her words regarding Mary’s response to the God assignment she was given were powerful. “An Even If faith dispels fear.” These words penetrated my soul as I considered them. Shifting what if this happens or that person responds in that way, etc, etc, to even if this happens God is still on His throne. God is still fighting my battles. God is still the One I worship and choose. Oh how thankful I am for that truth. A Prayer of Focus…
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Guest Writer On The Faith To Flourish Blog
I was honored to be a featured guest writer on Dawn Ward’s The Faith to Flourish blog this week. I wrote “Caregiving For Mental Illness During the Holidays” The link to my article is in the article excerpt section of this post. The Holidays Can Be Difficult For caregivers of mental illness, holidays can be especially difficult as you do not get relief from the care you give your loved one. Their need for care doesn’t take a holiday itself. You have added burden also of extra and additional caregiver to-do lists and activities that begin to add to overwhelm and lead you toward exhaustion. They can bring joy but…
