December 25 th is the day that many people around the world commemorate the birth of Jesus (Savior), the Christ (Messiah). While historians are unsure of Jesus’s exact birthdate, they agree that Jesus was a real preacher whose ministry started in early AD. There are also people who have faith that Jesus was more than a minister or prophet. They believe that he was God’s only begotten son who was sent to Earth to redeem humankind’s relationship with Him. Moreover, Jesus was sent to teach people the truth about God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth because religious leaders had distorted His image and the meaning of true spirituality. Most importantly, Jesus was born to save people from their sins and eternal damnation. Whatever your religious affiliation, you have absolutely nothing to lose by studying the life and teachings of Jesus, namely in the four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) of the Holy Bible. It’s critical though that you pray for wisdom, understanding, a...
“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future. ” —Lewis Smedes (1921-2002) Dear Beloved, While we have a need to release what is in our hearts, we must be mindful of spending too much time on our trauma and trouble. Talking about what hurts us is cathartic but it doesn’t change, improve, or solve the issue. It’s paramount that once we have discussed our problem, we shift our focus to solutions and how we can move forward. Investing our time and energy to extracting life lessons from negative situations allows us to transform the bad into good and discover the treasures in our trials. No, it’s not always easy to do this, but this is a critical step to healing and finding the purpose in our pain. Waddling in victimhood shackles us to our problems; it’s like being stuck in emotional mud! ...
Beloved, You do not have to end your life. The world needs you. Make the choice to become an inspirational story instead of a negative statistic or tragedy. As long as you have a pulse, you have a purpose. Touch your chest. Do you feel a beat? That’s the evidence that you are supposed to be here. Whether you know it or not, our divine Creator wants you to alive; you can become an example of strength and triumph to show and tell the world. While problems are an integral part of life, there are always solutions. However, they are rarely easy to find alone. Therefore, in moments of despair and depression, it’s critical to reach out to others. If you feel estranged from family or friends, call one of the hotlines listed below. Just know that whatever pain you feel right now can be healed. Taking your life is no guarantee that your pain will end. (There are stories of people being pronounced dead and were revived. Some of them shared bei...
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