Hope and Healing for a Stronger You

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A Holy Saturday lament: While Jesus lay in the tomb
Oh, Lord Jesus,This is a Holy Saturday prayer--remembering the silent Saturday that your body lay in a tomb,guarded by soldiers,celebrated by your enemies.While your friends…
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Jesus, will you carry me?
Lord Jesus,I'm weary. Will you carry me for awhile?Wherever you want.Just hold me tight.Amen.
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An American Prayer: Lament & Confession
Oh, Lord,King of heaven and earth,how you must be grieved.My heart is broken over the sins of my countryand especially the Church.I can't imagine the…
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A lament about violence
Oh, Lord,This is a lament about violence. Our hearts are grieved but not surprised at the violence and encouragement toward violence that's been occurring in this…
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20 prayers about guarding your words
Oh, Lord,I don't have the words for what I'm feeling right now. Or what I should say. Or if I should say anything at all.Words…
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Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into think

Our pain and struggles can sidetrack us into thinking that God isn't fair, he isn't keeping his promises, and he doesn't care.

He cares.

He already proved that by dying on the cross. He doesn't have anything else to prove.

The pain and problems in this world are because of us, not God. Could God make all tragedy disappear?

Sure. But that's how he started the world--in perfection--and we screwed that up in no time. And is it love if you make someone love you back?

Our pain and trauma are the result of human sin. Once we get over ourselves, we're free to be thankful, repentant, and obedient to an all-powerful God who wants to take our mess and transform it into something beautiful.

God is all about redemption. It's who he is and who has always been. Give him your mess and let him redeem it.

Your life will surpass what you would have prescribed. It will have eternal value and affect generational change.

That's who God is.

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Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement an

Thank you, Terry Whalin, for your encouragement and kind words. We appreciate the endorsement! #write2sell #kidsbible #compassionstorybookbible #trainupachild
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Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #

Communicators Collective Retreat starts tonight! #myrtlebeach #womensupportingwomen #leadership #womeninministry

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So c

A gingerbread house by @julielavenderwrites ! So cute! #gingerbreadhouse #baking #christmasbaking

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week

She’s a strong one! I’m sure the slow mid-week training intervals with me made all the difference. 🤣 #halfmarathon #rva #friends

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying

Here’s a little tutorial for this people saying “I don’t know where to post a book review.” Thanks so much! #amazon #compassionstorybookbible #kidsbible