Strength In Times of Need
The Soul Is A Big Subject
There are books written on the topic. I am certainly no expert, but I have thoughts. I feel sure you do too! This is a place to share your thoughts on your soul or the soul in general.
My thoughts are: when our soul has been neglected, for whatever reason, we are wounded. When we come out of a time of wounding we are like a wounded animal…..we are reactionary and protective of our heart or soul.
– Sherry Newcum
God’s Word is Incarnate
I was reading today and found something written by Frederick Buechner. He said, “the word of God is incarnate.” The Gospel of John identifies Jesus as the Word, and we know that Jesus is God incarnate. Buechner posed a little different idea. The idea that...
read moreLife with Purpose and Value
Something has gone terribly wrong. Somewhere we have lost our way, and now we are in a mess and feel there may be no way out or the process is so long and hard we don’t know where to start or how to start if we do know where. It feels like despair,...
read moreBe Your Best Self
But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 This is not a sermon from me because I struggle with it too. John...
read moreDepression or Wilderness Experience?
I have been depressed for several months now. Like a heavy blanket of sadness, I couldn’t flip off. No one could change the way I felt, including me. The weight became more oppressive, and I seemed to be sinking into a pit I wouldn’t be able to get out of...
read moreNew Lessons
I am lazy; I admit it. I often do not go after the things I want because it takes effort I don’t want to give. That has held true in my Bible reading as well. I either breeze through it, or I have excuses for not even opening my Bible. I have dedicated...
read moreDepression and the Future
I feel sickened, and I feel depressed about today and the future. I don’t feel hopeless, but I am tempted to feel I am without hope. I know there are a lot of broken people in this country and it appears we are creating brokenness and not healing. I...
read moreSorrow
Sorrow is a part of almost everyone’s life. It has touched mine and shook my soul to its depths. Pain can turn into depression, and depression left unchecked can turn into thoughts of suicide and possibly committing suicide. Obviously, I have not actually...
read moreThe Struggle is Real
There is a story, and it’s bigger than our experience. If you have ever had your breath catch as you looked at a sunset or closed your eyes to listen to the birds sing, you know what I mean. John Eldredge in his book, “The Divine Romance,” talks about how...
read moreSelf-worth Struggle
I have struggled with self-worth all my life. Many things have played into my low opinion, and it has always been a struggle. Self-esteem plays into how we live our life and how we determine our future. We muddle through no matter what and we may even do...
read moreGoals. Self Control, Disciplined, Focused
I’m still dealing with the randomness of my retired life. That feeling of fogginess and lack of purpose has had its toll on my life. I am disappointed in myself, unhappy with life although I have a lot to be thankful for in all aspects of my life. So...
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