Tag Archives: Emotions

Intimacy With God Through Worship

Posted on September 25, 2016 by DearEncourager

This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage … Continue reading →

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THE ONLY FATHER I’VE KNOWN

Posted on June 19, 2016 by DearEncourager

…And I will receive you and will be a Father unto you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, said the Lord Almighty.  2 Corinthians 6:17(b)-18 I recall watching an Oprah special on “Daddyless Daughters;” and I remember being … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM

Posted on May 14, 2016 by DearEncourager

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.  Galatians 5:1 A common phrase that we often hear as it relates to the military is “freedom isn’t … Continue reading →

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Truth

Posted on February 29, 2016 by DearEncourager

Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation… Psalm 25:5 Truth has almost been redefined. We say, “Well the real truth is…” Is there an unreal or false truth? That would be considered … Continue reading →

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The Heart

Posted on February 12, 2015 by DearEncourager

“The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful, a puzzle that no one can figure out. But I, God, search the heart and examine the mind. I get to the heart of the human. I get to the root of things. … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Peace

Posted on January 23, 2013 by DearEncourager

What is it that comforts you? Is it food, shopping, television, music, work/busyness, sleeping or even relationships? These are our peace substitutes? We use them to soothe us or drown out our thoughts and emotions because we are disturbed, and … Continue reading →

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Full — “… my cup overflows” Psalm 23:5

Posted on October 24, 2012 by DearEncourager

In “Expectations,” I spoke about being full of God, being complete in Him. I want to continue that discussion, because we often do not realize that our emotions are, most times, tied to our being full, half full, a quarter … Continue reading →

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Expectations

Posted on October 10, 2012 by DearEncourager

The expectations we place on those we care about, whether it is with spouses, children, family, friends, significant others, or spiritual leaders, are sometimes more than the person is willing and/or capable of actually providing. Our expectations usually come from an area … Continue reading →

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