Sorted by date Results 26 - 29 of 29
When you read the words of encouragement that Jesus gave His disciples in the Gospel of Matthew, you will see a solution to the problems of our nation. Our world is filled with people with broken hearts. The reason they have broken hearts lies in the fact that we have all been born with a sinful nature, and our natural reaction to life is to be sinful, rebellious and hurtful. When Jesus gave what is known as The Sermon on the Mount, which starts in Matthew chapter five, we...
Do you remember the first time you thought to yourself, I just might be a sinner? I was four when this happened to me. I was standing by the bathtub and I had an irresistible urge to flush a fluffy washcloth down the toilet. I knew it was wrong, but a voice said, "Do it!" so I did. The pipes were not made for items of that size and I found this out when a very puzzled plumber showed up to retrieve the washcloth. He showed it to my equally puzzled father who frowned at me. I...
In the nation of Colombia, a woman is killed by her husband or partner every four days. The problem is so serious that sociologists have coined a new term for it: femicidio, or femicide. I also know that abuse is very prevalent on many reservations in North America. I've often quoted the statistics about domestic violence, but when I was in the Colombian city of Barranquilla, I saw the scars up close. The emotional pain I encountered while praying with and counseling women...
There is no doubt that if you read Naomi Knoles’ story, you will agree that she went through an incredible experience that no mother should have to go through. Depression and especially postpartum depression is one of the worst kinds. Unfortunately for Naomi, it led to a horrible consequence. But it’s amazing that God brought her through all of this and is restoring her life and her faith. Perhaps you’ve had a horrific experience in your life and you are looking for healing and restoration. God is willing and ready to do that...
