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Everyday Stories, Lived

Life

  • When sudden tragedy strikes

    The better way to start this is with a story from the Hebrew Bible. 1 Samuel 30:1-6 AMP1 Now it happened when David and his men came [home] to Ziklag on the third day, [they found] that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev (the South country) and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Read more

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  • Through the eyes of bitterness

    For the past few weeks now, we were taught at church about how bitterness takes root in our hearts and grow. As it says in Hebrews 12:15 NLT: Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to Read more

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  • When fear keeps you awake at night

    Going to bed becomes daunting; sleeping, dreadful. Yes, there are different kinds of fear. And often, those you do not see are the ones that can strike you the most. From Life is in the Transitions: But not all fearful situations are as clear cut as staring into the eyes of a four-hundred-pound predator. Many Read more

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  • Perhaps we like the way things were

    Do you like change? There are times I do, and there are times that I just want to be where I want to be. How about you? I may not know your response now, but surely, you already know that things don’t always continue. As much as you want them to remain the same. But Read more

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  • Reasons why we fail

    Admittedly, there are seasons in life when we simply fail. And depending on what kind of person you are, you may attribute your failure to so many things. But I’d like to share with you some reasons why we fail based on the Bible. And the following Bible references are from Pastor Sumrall’s sermon, which Read more

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  • We actually move in new directions

    How many times did you already hear someone say, “After this whole thing, we’ll go back to where we used to be.” But is that entirely true? I don’t know for you or what you believe in. As for me, I’ll be changed forever by all the things that went through my life. Like how Read more

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  • How to respond when people are not happy with your success

    These are some of the things I pondered about while reading the Book of Nehemiah. Here it goes: 1. When you receive supernatural favor. Nehemiah 2:8 AMP “… And the king granted what I asked, for the good hand of my God was upon me.” 2. Some people might begin to despise you. Nehemiah 2:10 Read more

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