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Tag Archives: Faith
Testimony / Encouragement Just When Needed
During our separation there were times when God brought some amazing encouragement to me just when I needed it. Once I was at a church in Michigan that was pastored by a friend. At the end of the service they … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Separation
Tagged Faith, Separation, Struggling, Testimony
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Testimony/Surviving Down Days
There were days during our separation where I was so down it was hard to function. One thing I found helpful on those days was to speak aloud the Lord’s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm. Usually, a little while later … Continue reading
Forgiveness
Joy Eggerichs has an excellent post on forgiveness. I thought it was wonderful the way she pointed out that just as God loves us He loves those who hurt us. He takes no delight in punishing us or anyone else … Continue reading
What’s on My Heart
I’m here this morning struggling to know what to write about. Something that will speak from the heart of God to yours. Something that He’s taught me that I can share with you. But nothing’s coming. And the deadline is … Continue reading
Are You Encountering Rapids?
The hubby and I went to breakfast this morning after church. We went to Clifton Mill and were able to watch the water wheel for the mill running and gushing water and the Little Miami River rushing by. Rushing being … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Marriage, Random, Separation
Tagged Faith, God/Jesus, Hope, Relationships
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What if trials of this life . . .
The hubby and I were “doing” church at home this morning and listened to the song Blessings by Laura Story. It’s a huge reminder that it’s important while going through trials to have God’s perspective that they are His mercies … Continue reading
Being Thankful
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) Let … Continue reading
Getting Real with God
I often tell people who are separated that I radically sought God during our own separation, and I encourage them to do the same because He is the ultimate Healer of relationships. I probably don’t emphasize enough that although much … Continue reading
How to Overcome Bitterness
I found this to be a great post by Gary Smalley. How To Overcome Bitterness
