My path back
Just like in the book of Ruth, Boaz commanded his workers to leave extra grain for Ruth to glean to sustain her in her time of lack; God did that for me as well. Every song on the radio encouraged my heart. I would see kindness in the grocery store and knew that it was God inspired because people these days are just not kind but self centered. Out of the blue, my TMJ doctor asked me if I would be interested in attending the Emmaus walk. Several friends and family members along with my ex-husband did what TV reality shows would call an “intervention”. They worked with Dr. Karnes to schedule this event for me. I reluctantly went along. Isn’t it just like God our Father to prepare a place of rest in solitude when we are weary so He can speak to us regardless of our attitude? “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1) The first night of the story of the Emmaus walk was read out loud with a short video and brought such a refreshing of what
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The scriptures in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 24 spoke to my heart through the grief and pain. His light pierced my darkness. Holy Spirit showed me that we can be blinded by grief itself so much that we couldn’t even see Jesus if he walked beside us. However, just like the disciples hearts burned within them, my heart recognized his presences in this place and I was convicted of my need of forgiveness for blaming and running away from God instead of running to Him. “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) God let me know that He would do whatever it took to get a message to me that I could understand. In Luke 15:4, The Parable of the Lost Sheep, shows us how great His love is for us. He would leave the 99 just to find one that was lost. God had many others of greater
Through the journey home, the journey from pain, and quest for earthly material, these paths can either destroy or refine the the believer. As most Christians believe, the life of a Christian ultimately ends with Christ’s open arms. However, Christ did not guarantee an easy pilgrimage. In fact, he often reminded his disciples of the fact of pain and temptations.
On July 20th 2005, tragedy struck which changed author Kimberley William’s life for years to come. Her son, Caleb Williams, went down to the Snoqualmie River and plummeted nearly 20 feet from a rope swing to the rocks below which caused a traumatic brain injury. The months following the accident tested the patience and faith of the family as Caleb lay in a comatose state. Although he lay in this state of unconsciousness for months, the family relied on God who continuously displayed his omnipotence in the healing process. When tragedy strike, believers need to persevere and continue relying on God, even when it feels like the whole world is caving in.
But I find some comfort in faith, and I found it in those days after my friends had been shot up. Ever since I had gone through BUD/S (SEAL training), I’d carried a Bible with me. I hadn’t read it all that much, but it had always been with me. Now I opened it and read some of the passages. I skipped around, read a bit, skipped around some more.
On May 20,1996 I was born Damione Freeman growing up in a small city named Pell City. Growing up wasn't easy for me father was never around just leaving me with my mother. As a child I was always happy, caring, and well mannered. When I turned five I started living with my grandmother, Dianne Freeman and my uncle, Akeem Freeman. At the age of five I was torn away from my mother because of her husband and his issues.
My family is good friends with a man in India, Nashod, who, though his experiences were very different, was also chased by Jesus and hounded by Him throughout his entire life. This man experienced miracles, visions, and strange coincidences multiple times, and they eventually led him to my father, who could explain the Christian faith to him. Uncle Nashod’s story, as well as other miracles my family has experienced, has strengthened my faith whenever I experience a moment of doubt. Not only do they prove to me that the Lord is living and active, they also are a reminder that, though he is all powerful and greater than we can imagine, He is also has love for us that is greater than we can dream.
I finally accepted the fact that we were moving by the action in itself and I did not fall apart. Upon accepting this move, God gave me the strength I needed to make it through this transition in my life. There was no doubt it would take a long time for me to fully recover, but now I knew I would have the strength to make this
On 11/7/16 I truly knew that God had a plan for me. Part of his plan was for me to move to Columbus so I could find Him. I remember we were in the middle of a song, and I just started to ball my eyes out. I had felt this warmth take over me. For the first time in my life, I felt as if I was connected to something bigger than myself.
Words and their meaning are vital in preaching. “The essence of effective preaching is the ability to simplify without becoming simplistic. This requires understanding of a deep and profound level” (Black 22). It is important to study biblical languages as a student of the bible because biblical language is sacred and being able to understand, discloses the interpretation of a given text and assists in properly making a judgement in reference to the text. It is vital that when reading a particular text, one is able to understand what they are reading.
One day when I woke up I was getting ready to go to America. I was leaving with my Dad, Mom, Sister, and my Brother. My family and I are leaving leaving from Germany and going to America. We are going to bring clothes such as shirts, pants, underwear, socks, shoes, and hats. We will also bring soap, food, and other stuff like that to survive in America.
I remember how I felt when God delivered me from alcohol, drugs, and living a life that did not revere Him. God showed His grace and mercy to me by doing for me what I could not do for myself. Alcohol and drugs became a way of life for me, and as a slave to them, I could not break the yoke it had on me.
Nevertheless, to their amazement, physical and emotional healings occurred. We as Christians seek healing, but many times do not seek a greater relationship with Christ. This is self-centeredness rather than Christ-centeredness. We are not to live in chapter seven of Romans, but in chapter eight, which is walking in the Spirit. Forgiveness
Faith in God didn’t mean much to me. God, however, is gracious, even when we are not. He waited for me to come to the end of myself. Then he got my attention.
Jenny Longfellow: I know this is frustrating and when we feel helpless and out of control in situations, especially when they involve our loved ones, we get angry and don’t know what to do. When we start to understand who God really is by reading his word, we start to understand why we are here, and who we are living for...not ourselves but Him. This all makes sense.
Excerpts of the Diary of Elizabeth May 7th 1670 Love. A singular feeling I have when I look at him. My Mr. Hooper, I am ecstatic that I get to marry the love of my life, MY Reverend. When I am with him, I feel as if I am on top of a cloud floating above reality. It is a feeling unlike any other.
I could not take it anymore. On cold February evening, I attended a Christian Bible study where I met new friends. They prayed for me and made me feel closer to God. I remember thinking that night, ‘these are the kind of people I want to be surrounded by’.