CATHARSIS IS PURE, Part 2

Cathartic heart surgery can purify the heart physically. There is also a spiritual catharsis that can purify the heart spiritually. Proverbs 4:23 says: "Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it are the issues of life."  In other...

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CATHARSIS IS PURE

Have you heard the word catharsis? Catharsis is the Greek word for purification. It is a cleansing from unnecessary elements. Emotional catharsis is important for a person's well-being.  A cathartic moment can be a wake-up call. A cathartic moment can...

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SELF-LOVE, Part 3

At times when we look inside, we will feel marred, flawed, dissatisfied, maybe depressed. It may seem we can't always look lovely! That is when we, as children of God, can be reminded we are made in God's image...

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CLEANING HOUSE, Part 2

It is wise to know inner house cleaning is good for us. It is wise to understand inner house cleaning is good for us. Yet, if we don't do it, we really don't know or understand! We haven't cleaned house!  The following Cleaning...

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CLEANING HOUSE, Part 1

Long ago when Latin was the mother tongue, a linguist used the word FEBRUUM, meaning purification. The English translation is February. I hope you have enjoyed your February month. Here in Spokane, we are hoping the end of February will...

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THE MYSTERY OF THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD

It is my personal conviction fatherhood loss is one of the most mental and emotional challenges for a child to overcome. How might this loss have occurred in a child's life? Here are a few true examples. A father is called to...

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SELF-LOVE, Part 2

Self-love is a journey. How wonderful to be able to love ourselves by loving what God loves and forgives. He made us, was delighted by saying "It is good!" He also gave us His Son to be crucified and...

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SELF-LOVE, Part 1

Today, when we hurt, we hear so often to love ourselves more. But what is self-love? Self-love is the introspective prioritization of my importance and acceptance of my real self - at least my positive self. Any insecurity or awkwardness pushes...

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THE FINGER OF GOD, Part 2

We all need discernment, especially in decision-making. Here are some examples: Between right and wrong, or between my right and your wrongBetween left or right pathBetween winning or losingBetween all or nothing (extremism)Between my way or the high wayBetween the common good...

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THE FINGER OF GOD, Part 1

Today’s culture and government seem to have created a paradoxical polarization. They seem to have created a difficult dilemma for answers. Discussing two different viewpoints often ends up in name calling and character assassination. The Bible saw a polarization many...

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