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... and to their amazement, he seated them according to age, from oldest to youngest. And Joseph filled their plates with food from his own table, giving Benjamin five times as much as he gave the others. So, they feasted and drank freely with him. (Genesis 43:33–34)
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The definition reflects devastation:
Trauma: An injury (as a wound) to ... ... a disordered psychic or behavioural state resulting from mental or emotional stress .
Like potatoes in a pressure cooker, we ... bleeding and you’ve run out of bandages. You have moved from mild tension to advanced trauma.
Be careful! You are in the danger ...
... very seldom does anybody “just happen” to end up on the right road. The process involved in redirecting our lives is often painful, ... insensitive. Other prophets ran to the Lord. He ran from Him. Others declared the promises of God with fervent zeal. Not Jonah. ...
... ago when reading about some ghost towns littered across the plains of Nevada. The writer pointed out that there was every indication ... a way of balancing out the good with the bad.
Excerpted from Dear Graduate: Letters of Wisdom from Charles R. Swindoll , ...
Read Isaiah 53:2
My servant grew up in the LORD’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. ... much like the images we see in stained-glass windows.
From clues in Scripture, His physical appearance was not impressive. He ...
... are now going to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who answered my prayers when I was in distress. He has been with me ... destroyed the idols? Can you really say you are free from bronze anchors? That Christ reigns without a rival? Or would you have to ...
... his kids.
Ever sat on hard bleachers, in front of the father of the high school quarterback? He’s his own cheer section. Why? ... of it.
Perhaps you’ve longed for more affirmation from your father. Let’s face it, encouragement goes a long way in preparing a ...
... reminder: Perspective is essential.
Perspective keeps us from letting the wrong things consume us...and there are times that happens for us all.
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... you are going, hasn’t it? And how about an evaluation of the kids? Or your marriage? Or your own future? You know what I mean: trimming ... you’re feeling right now.
Devotional content taken from Good Morning, Lord...Can We Talk? by Charles R. Swindoll. ...
For the most part my spouse and I have a pretty good relationship. I mean, ... of your spouse's personality or they just may be different from you. Don't try to change your spouse's personality. Only God can change ... plan for accountability and strength for your spouse to turn from the sin so the two of you can be reconciled.
In everything:
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Read 1 Samuel 16:14-23
One of the servants said to Saul, “One of Jesse’s sons from Bethlehem is a talented harp player. Not only that—he is a brave ... you least expect it, it’ll come. Just like His Sons return from heaven. Suddenly and surprisingly, He will split the clouds and be with ...
... on many occasions I recall being taught by my parents about the importance of standing alone, setting my own agenda, not trying to be ... big, you could let yourself be eaten up.
Excerpted from Come Before Winter and Share My Hope , Copyright © 1985, 1994 by ...
A number of years ago I heard about a woman who had the most amazing way of reaching people with God's Word. She lived on a chicken ... who purchased those eggs received a word of encouragement from Scripture.
I've never forgotten this story because it is an absolutely ...
Read Matthew 11:28–30
The definition reflects devastation:
Trauma: An injury (as a wound) to ... agent...a disordered psychic or behavioural state resulting from mental or emotional stress.
Like potatoes in a pressure cooker, ... bleeding and you’ve run out of bandages. You have moved from mild tension to advanced trauma.
Be careful! You are in the danger ...
... Read Mark 6:31–32
It is almost 10:00, Monday night. The children are snoozing upstairs. Aside from a few outside noises—a passing car...a barking dog...a few, faint voices ...
... Disease! Death! Pretty serious scene, isn't it? Yet that is the emotional environment in which we live. No wonder someone has dubbed this ... his prayer by saying: "And, Lord, keep me cheerful. Keep me from becoming a cranky, old man!"
Let's ask our understanding Father to ...
Dear friends,
I grew up on the prairies. Like many of you, I experienced years of harsh Canadian winters ... goes with them—long, dark days, bone-chilling cold, and the cabin fever of isolation. The word “bleak” often comes to mind as I think about some of those days. ...
... paper out of your memory bank and see how well you do with the following questions:
Who taught Martin Luther his theology and ... Thank God for giving you that opportunity.
Excerpted from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll , Copyright © 2000 by Charles R. ...
... Cops as well as criminals. Parents as well as kids. The diligent as well as the lazy. Not even presidents are immune. Or ... of the heavens and the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. (Psalm 103:8-12)
If our perfect ...
... keep records per se. And my journals have changed forms over the years. All the way from the mini diary with a lock my brothers would steal and break into to the ...
